Healthy Runner Podcast

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  

Why do I keep getting injured running?  Have you wondered this before or want to know how running injuries can be prevented?    Extremely grateful to have running coach Jason Fitzgerald from Strength Running on the show to provide you a coach's perspective on injury prevention.  Jason shares a wealth of knowledge answering the following questions and he even shared his #1 top exercise for injury prevention!   1. How do you define injury prevention for running?   2. Why do you think it is important for runners to prioritize injury prevention into their training?   3. Where does strength training for runners fit into the injury prevention picture?   4. How many times a week should a runner do strength training?   5. What are some of your favorite running injury prevention exercises?   6. Do you have any strength training workouts specific to trail running or are the strength programs you create and recommend the same as our road runners?   7. How much does running technique contribute to injury prevention and do you work on these with the runners you work with on a 1-on-1 basis. If so, what are your thoughts on gait retraining with running?   This is jam packed episode with many golden nuggets revealed, I hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for listening!   Helping You Stay Healthy Doing what YOU Love 💙   🏃🏻‍♀️ Health for Runners BY Runners 🏃🏻‍♂️   SPARK Physical Therapy is located in the Greater New Haven region in Hamden, CT.  This episode in addition to the previous podcast episodes can serve as a guide to keeping you healthy and running!   ⚡️𝙎𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙆 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 We Help Active Adults Be Able To Run Without Aches and Pains So You Can Feel Good About Yourself Again… [Even If You Don't Consider Yourself A Runner]   Connect with Jason: Instagram @jasonfitz Check out his Strength Running website Listen To The Strength Running Podcast Like his Facebook Page @strengthrunning Send an email: support@strengthrunning.com     Connect with Duane: Instagram @sparkhealthyrunner YouTube Channel- Subscribe To Get The latest Running Tip Join the Facebook Group Like the Facebook Page Send Me A Facebook Message Blog For Runners Inquire About Individualized Running Evaluation (virtual or in person) duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com  ⠀⠀⠀⠀   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Website

[DOWNLOAD] A Runner's Guide to Conquering IT Band Syndrome Do you get that stubborn pain on the outside of your knee with running especially going up hills? This could be sharp at times and causes you to stop in your tracks and walk. Have you thought…will IT band syndrome ever go away? Have you tried rest, ice, and stopping running but every time you try and go back that pain stops you in your tracks? In this episode Dr. Duane Scotti educates you on what you need to know about ITB syndrome in runners. In this episode, Duane shares with you the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention to help with iliotibial band syndrome in runners. If you follow these running tips and exercises you will build a body that is more resilient with your running and prevent future injuries.   Get all the exercises mentioned in this episode within this e-book!   I hope you enjoy the episode and 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    

Have you been struggling to motivate yourself to prioritize nutrition during this stressful time?...   Are you wondering how to recreate structure or reestablish your mealtimes during your day when working from home?   In this episode we are talking all things nutrition with Julia Werth who is a runner and registered dietitian and has a passion for helping you repair your relationship with food, exercise, and fuel for success!  She is also the owner of Werth Your While Nutrition and the host of the Life with ED podcast.   Julia answers the following questions and so much more!   1. How do I recreate structure/ reestablish mealtimes in my day when I work at home?   2. How do I motivate myself to prioritize nutrition during this stressful time?   3. How do I seek help or treatment during COVID-19?   4. What is the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist?   5. What foods are good for running?   6. Should I eat before I run?   7. How do you tell if someone has an eating disorder?   8. How to talk about food with a teenage daughter?   Click here to get the full blog article from this episode!   I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening!     Connect with Julia: Instagram @werthyourwhile Check out her website Listen To The Life With ED Podcast Like her Facebook Page Send an email: werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.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    

How can you turn COVID on its head? 🤔…   Have you been struggling to get your motivation back to be consistent for your runs?   Have you been running because you need that stress relief (and time away from your kids) but you are running through pain?…   In this episode, we are going to be sharing with you 2 actionable strategies you can do to help you run through COVID and turn it on its head even if our in person races are cancelled!...AND if you stay until the end you will hear A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT on how we are going to help our local running community!!!   We talk about the details of the...   1. SPARK Fitness Program providing strength training for runners during COVID   2. SPARK your Sole Virtual Race Series to keep you motivated and running this summer   Lisa Tatum is a runner, triathlete, and a 4x ironman!!!!  She is also the owner of Lift Your Sole- which provides running, fitness and inspirational jewelry, clothing, and accessories.   Lisa and I cover how we as runners can stay motivated this summer to continue our runs even if we don't have in person races.  Want in on our last month of SPARK Fitness goodness to get stronger and healthier in June?  simply text “SPARK FITNESS” to (203) 376-6514   Click here to get the full blog article from this episode!   I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening!   Connect with Lisa: Instagram @liftyoursole_ Check out her website Send an email: customerservice@liftyoursole.com Like her Facebook Page Check out on Pinterest   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 been on a run and wondered 🤔…   Why does the front of my leg hurt when I run?   Were you thinking to yourself 💭 [should I run through shin pain?]…   This can be common for new runners just starting out or can occur in experienced runners who are really stepping up their training with heavy duty mileage or adding in lots of speedwork.   Brodie Sharpe is a physiotherapist with The Breakthrough Running Clinic and shares the answers to these common questions as well as breaks down the the causes, treatment, recovery, and prevention of shin splints so you can finally get rid of them once and for all!.   These are the questions Brodie addresses during the interview:   1. What are shin splints?   2. What causes shin splints to occur?   3. If I was a runner who had shin splints, should I run through shin pain?   4. How do we fix shin splints? What is the best treatment or how do I get back to running with shin splints?   5. How can we prevent shin pain from coming back?   I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening!   Connect with Brodie: Instagram @brodie.sharpe Join his Facebook Group Check out his website Send an email Like his Facebook Page Check out his podcast 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    

Does adding yoga into your running make you a faster runner?   Rachel Pelham Serafino is a yoga instructor at Running Asana and shares the answers to these common questions as well as breaks down the physical 💪 and mental 🧠 benefits that you will see as a runner.   Finally she gives us as runners tips on how we can balance ☯️ yoga with our running.   These are the questions Rachel addresses during the interview:   1. Isn't yoga just stretching? [I already do that and I don't have time for more] What is Yoga?   2. Is yoga good for running? What are the physical and mental benefits that I'll see as a runner?   3. Does yoga help you run faster?   4. There's so many types of yoga, it's overwhelming. How do I know what type of yoga is best for runners?   5. How do I balance yoga and running?   I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening!   Connect with Rachel at Running Asana: Website: https://www.runningasana.com/ Email: rachel@runningasana.com Facebook: Running Asana Facebook Group: Running Asana Community Instagram: @rachelruns_xo @running_asana   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 starting to walk, jog, or run because your gym is closed or your other hobbies and activities are closed during COVID-19? During this live interview with Catrina Aniballi, Duane and Catrina answer some common questions and provide 5 tips for runners to get started right after they listen to this episode. In this episode we cover the equipment you need to start including running shoes, clothing, or gear as well as what is the most important thing you need to get started right away! Many running training, mindset, and practical tips were shared to help get you start to run today as a beginner! I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening!     Connect with Catrina: Facebook: @cataniballi Instagram: @hookoffthejab Email: ctrek73@yahoo.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