Is Running Every Day Good for You? What Physical Therapy Says About Daily Running As a physical therapist and someone who genuinely loves running, I totally understand the appeal of lacing up your shoes and hitting the pavement every single day. Running brings clarity, confidence, and a big dose of endorphins. It’s more than just…

How Rest Impacts Performance and Injury Recovery By a Physical Therapist & Runner Who Loves a Good Nap Let’s get one thing straight — runners are tough. We brave early mornings, unpredictable weather, and grueling miles. But there’s one performance tool many runners still overlook: sleep. As a physical therapist and runner, I’ve seen firsthand…

Running After Injury: Expert Physical Therapy Tips for a Safe Comeback  By a Physical Therapist & Runner Who’s Been There Let’s be real: getting sidelined by an injury is frustrating. As a physical therapist and an avid runner myself, I know the emotional and physical toll that comes with not being able to hit the…

Whether you’re training for your first 5K or your tenth marathon, building a running program that’s safe, structured, and effective is key—not just for performance, but for staying injury-free. As physical therapists, we see the impact of overtraining all too often. The good news? A smart plan can help you get stronger, faster, and more…

New Fitness Goals include Running? Here is how to Increase Running Volume Safely Without Injury or Burnout Every year when runners set new fitness goals, motivation is high and patience is low. As a physical therapist who treats runners daily and as a runner myself, I see the same pattern repeat. Runners feel great early,…