FAQs from a PT Run Coach
Dr. Kelsea Fishkind, PT, DPT
As a physical therapist that specializes in treating runners, I field a lot of questions from injured runners commonly centered around why did I get …
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Coaching
How to Deal With Race Anxiety: Mental Strategies for Runners
Angela Chen, MPH, Ph.D.
A goal race tends to bring excitement and pressure simultaneously. Corrals are crowded, the weather may shift, and your mind can fill with what ifs. If …
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Why a Custom Training Plan Can Make All the Difference
Dr. Lisbeth Hoyt, PT, DPT, CSCS
Whether you’re training for your very first marathon or going after your personal best in your 10th, chances are you’ve googled “marathon training plan” …
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Top-rated strength exercises to supplement your running goals going into 2025
Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
Is strength important for runners? And more importantly, what type of strength?Whether you are new to running or an experienced runner, strength training is …
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What’s the Hype with Heart Rate Zone Training and VO2max?
Rhiannon Jardim, DPT, PT, CSCS
VO2max measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise, giving you a sense of how efficiently your body generates energy …
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The Proper Way to Warm Up for Weightlifting
Weightlifting is a crucial aspect of many fitness routines, and it’s essential to prepare your body properly before diving into heavy lifting. Whether you’re a seasoned weightlifter or just starting, …
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How to Build Mental Toughness for Runners
If you have ever run before you will know that it doesn’t just take practice, more distance and increased speed work to make you a better runner. Whether you are …
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How to get Faster.
Greg Laraia, ATC
This is a super common and great question in the running world. To be honest, there isn’t one straightforward answer, which kinda sucks. We all want the …
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Time Goals
by Dr. Cat Fitzgerald PT, DPT, CSCS
Racing is back! The influx of runners with specific upcoming races at Custom is exciting. It’s always different around here in racing seasons–there’s …
Hamstring PTSD
by Kathleen Leninger, PT, DPT
We always talk about having chronic injury support groups. I think one of our largest groups would be the chronic hamstring PTSD group. Once you …