Healthy Runner Podcast

Have you ever felt pain in your foot and wondered if you have a stress fracture? ⠀⠀⠀ 🤔 Do you want to know how to tell if you have a stress fracture? In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon, runner, and triathlete, Dr. Elizabeth Bondi, DPM from Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists. Dr. Bondi provided a ton of value educating us on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prevention and how we can get back to running after a stress fracture. All of the following questions are answered and so much more! - What is a stress reaction or stress fracture? - What causes a stress fracture? - How do I know if I have stress fracture? - How to diagnose a stress fracture in the foot? - Can you run on a stress fracture? - How long do stress fractures take to heal? - What happens if a stress fracture is left untreated? - What exercise can I do with a stress fracture in my foot? Thank you for taking the time to listen to this epidsode and I hope it helps you stay active and running without ever suffering a stress fracture! Connect with Dr. Bondi at Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists:   Email: drbondi@illinoisfoot.com Instagram: @northern_illnois_foot_ankle  Facebook: @illinoisfoot Website: https://illinoisfoot.com YouTube: @foot&Anklepros Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

Do you want to know how you can manage the busy life of being a mom and still find time for your health and your run?🏃‍♀️ Do you have mom guilt when trying to fit in running with your busy schedule? In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with LaToya Felton who kept it real on how and why you need to ditch mom guilt for the benefit of your kids! LaToya shares some tips as a busy working mom of active children to help keep you strong and healthy as a runner without feeling guilty. I hope these tips help you and thank you for listening to this episode!   Connect with LaToya:   Facebook: Latoya Felton Instagram: @llf423   Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

Do you want to know what you should do before a 5k race?  Do you know what the best way to prepare for a half marathon is? In this episode, those questions will be answered! I had the pleasure of talking with running coach, Cat Aniballi! She is so passionate about running and she will be sharing her own running secrets with you! She also shares information about the Wallingford Fishbein/YMCA Community 2020 Roadrace!  You get 2 running coaches sharing our top 3 can't miss tips that you can implement into your next 5k or half marathon! Whether the race is in person, or virtual, these tips will be beneficial! Connect with Cat:  Facebook: Cat Aniballi  Instagram: @hookoffthejab  For more information on the Wallingford/Fishbein YMCA Community Roadrace:  https://www.wallingfordymca.org/events/roadrace/?fbclid=IwAR3eUSWcjZmNRmqdw3xd1dwbjyOKjUyVlMsHWIj-xaRb2FrcGugTo7EbNK8 Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

Have you ever bonked on a race and want to know how to avoid GI problems with running? Do you want to know what causes fatigue with running? Would you like more energy for your runs? UCAN have energy for running and you don't have to bonk during your next event.   In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Bach, Director of Endurance Athletics at UCAN and he shared his own personal experience as Ironman champion and the origin story of the brand and products you know so well! In this episode, Matt shares with you: - What gives us energy for running? - What causes fatigue when running or hitting the wall? - What does running do to your stomach? - How do we avoid GI problems while running? - What is UCAN and where did superstarch come from? - What is different about superstarch? - The role of electrolytes in the “energy equation” - How Matt got rid of his injuries with physical therapy and strengthening exercises. For more information on how to properly fuel for your runs connect with Matt and UCAN: Website: https://ucan.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GenUCAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenUCAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genucan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenUCAN Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

It is the dog days of summer 🥵 and we are currently running through the hottest part of the year and wanted to help you conquer running outside in the summer! 🤔 Have you every thought to yourself …what temperature is too hot to run? Or do you want to know how to prepare to run in hot weather and continue your training despite the high temperatures? Then this episode is for you!! Stephanie Blozy is a former Meteorologist and owner of Fleet Feet West Hartford and was our special guest to drop some knowledge about running in the heat and humidity during the summer. In this episode, Stephanie shares the answers to the following questions and then some! Why is it so hard to run in the heat? Is it dangerous to run in extreme heat? What are the benefits of running in hot weather? How do you prepare to run in hot weather? What do you wear to run in hot weather?   I hope you enjoy the interview!  Thank you for watching.   This is a jam packed episode with many actionable tips for your summer runs, I hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for listening! Connect with Stephanie at Fleet Feet in West Hartford: Instagram @fleetfeetwesthartford Check out the Fleet Feet website Like their Facebook Page @fleetfeetwesthartford Send an email: support@fleetfeet.com Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkyourtraining.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

Do you want to know how to fuel and hydrate 💦 properly before you run your first virtual half marathon? Have you struggled with hitting the wall 🥵 during your previous races? Then this episode is for you!! Mike Mathewson from Crank Sports was our special guest and dropped some knowledge about running fuel and hydration. In this episode, Mike shares the answers to the following questions and then some! 1. What is the different between simple sugars and complex carbohydrates? 2. What is the best way to fuel for running? In terms of improving performance? Bars? Gels? Chews? Drinks? Fruit? 3. How much water should I drink with energy gels? 4. How many gels should I take during a half marathon? 5. How to stay hydrated while running long distances? 6. How do I know if I am dehydrated before a run?   This is a science packed episode with many actionable tips for your long run, I hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for listening! Connect with Mike and Crank Sports: Instagram @cranksports Twitter @CrankSports YouTube @cranksports Check out his crank sports website Like his Facebook Page @cranksports Send an email: service@cranksports.com Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

Do you have a plan when you head out the door to go for a run?...🤔 Are you wondering…how fast should I run? SPARK Healthy Runner is located in the Greater New Haven region in Hamden, CT and wanted to help you as a beginner or advanced runner stay healthy by training smart with proper progression. Specifically, knowing how fast you should run by learning the 3 types of runs to stay running injury free! In this video, Coach & Physical Therapist Dr. Duane Scotti shares with you: What is base training? What is conversation pace running? What is a tempo run? How do I do interval runs? All this and more breaking down the benefits and risks of different running workouts with the goal of staying healthy because if you are injured then you can't run! For more information on training smart with proper progression check out this article and video: https://sparkyourtraining.com/training-tips/ I hope they help you stay healthy doing what YOU love 💙   Click Here to learn more about the Healthy Runner 1-on-1 Coaching program that I mentioned in the episode.   Click Here for the LIVE video of this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/N7i0fec7YWw Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

Do you get that stubborn pain at the top of your hamstring right where it connects to your "sit bone"? This could be a dull achy pain that gets worse after your runs or sitting for a long period of time during your work day or a long car ride.   Have you thought…will it ever go away?   Have you tried rest, ice, and stopping running but every time you try and go back that pain just doesn't go away?   SPARK Healthy Runner is located in the Greater New Haven region in Hamden, CT and wanted to help you as a runner become stronger with specific strength training on how to fix hamstring tendon pain. In this episode Dr. Duane Scotti talks about what you need to know about Hamstring pain in runners. 1. What is high hamstring tendonitis or butt pain in runners? 2. Why you shouldn't be stretching your hamstrings! 3. The best exercises for your hamstrings to help your body be more resilient with your running and prevent future injuries. Click here for the Definitive Hamstring Guide for Runners with all the bonus videos we talked about in this episode: https://sparkyourtraining.com/hamstring/   Click here for the LIVE video of this episode showing you the anatomy that we talked about during the episode: https://youtu.be/XU3N9kHoTFM   Get more info on soft tissue care for runners here: https://sparkyourtraining.com/muscle-care/   How to foam roll your hamstrings: https://youtu.be/YZFuobpR_kU   Loading exercises for your hamstrings (single leg bridge and nordic hamstring curl): https://youtu.be/E1MsflyqbMA   More loading and progression exercises for hamstring strengthening: https://youtu.be/zsv7dhCVL_0   Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

You don't have tight hamstrings...and if you do it is not the reason why you have hamstring pain! We flip the roles for today’s episode. I was fortunate enough to be a guest on the Strength Running Podcast and had the opportunity to share my knowledge on hamstring tendon pain (butt pain). In this episode we get down to the root cause of hamstring injuries, how to strength them, prevention advice, as well as dispel some common myths about rehabbing hamstring injuries. Duane and Jason also talk about: • Why runners with hamstring issues should think twice about pool running • Can heavy shoes impact your hamstring health? • The most effective hamstring exercises for runners • When runners can use NSAIDS and when to avoid them This deep dive episode on high hamstring tendon pain will provide you the knowledge to begin to train smarter and prevent your hamstring pain from coming back! I hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for listening! Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

Are you a frustrated runner that keeps getting injured?...😫   Do you think you would never be able to run 13.1 miles because you don't have the body to be a runner?    My wife thought the same thing so I figured I would bring her on the show to share her story and experience doing her first half marathon and our first runDisney experience (the only in person race we did in 2020) before the pandemic.   Deb shares how she felt before beginning to train for a half marathon and how she overcame her hamstring injury.  We integrate the principles of "training to run" with Deb's real life story.  We also chatted about the importance of progressing exercises with your training.  Last but certainly not least you will hear my youngest daughter Gabby make her first appearance on the podcast   I hope this true case story helps you realize that there are solutions to your pain and that you can run a half marathon (even if you don't think you are a runner). Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website