Cold Weather Running Tips for Staying Healthy and Consistent Cold weather running can be one of the most effective times of year to build consistency and resilience, but it often comes with misconceptions that quietly increase injury risk. As a physical therapist who works with runners year-round and as someone who continues training through winter,…

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,…

As a physical therapist and a runner, I’ve had more conversations about shin splints than I can count. They’re one of the most common injuries in the running world, especially for beginners, high school athletes, and runners increasing mileage or intensity too quickly. The pain usually starts as a dull ache along the front or…

As a physical therapist and an avid runner, I get asked all the time—should I run with a group or stick to running solo? The truth is, both have their place in a balanced running routine. But if you’re looking for consistent motivation, performance improvement, and fewer injuries, running with a group might just be…

The Role of Mobility in Injury Prevention for Runners By a Physical Therapist and Runner Who Knows What It Feels Like to Be Sidelined When most runners think about improving performance or preventing injury, they tend to focus on mileage, strength training, or recovery techniques like foam rolling. But there’s one key piece that often…

Foam Rolling vs. Stretching: Which is Better for Runners? By a Physical Therapist and Runner Who Uses Both Daily As a physical therapist and fellow runner, I get this question a lot: “Should I foam roll or stretch after a run?” The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Both methods can be valuable recovery tools—but they serve slightly…

When most runners think about improving performance, the first instinct is often to log more miles. While building endurance is essential, strength training is one of the most effective — and often overlooked — ways to become a stronger, more efficient runner. Incorporating strength work into your training routine can help you run faster, recover…

Big Benefits for Runners with Plyometrics – the missing link? When it comes to improving running performance, most athletes immediately think about logging more miles. But what if the key to running faster and more efficiently wasn’t just about endurance, but power? That’s where plyometric training comes in. What Are Plyometrics? Plyometrics are explosive, jump-based…

The Best Travel Tips for Runners: Staying on Track While on the Go Whether it’s a family vacation, work trip, or weekend getaway, travel can easily throw off your running routine. And if you’re like me—a runner and a physical therapist—you know that consistency is key, especially if you’re working toward a goal or managing…

From Couch to 5K: Your Running Journey Starts Here Are you ready to cross that finish line? Our Couch to 5K program is designed just for you—whether you’re new to running or getting back into fitness. Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll gradually build endurance, strength, and confidence to complete a 5K with ease. What…