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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Running Races
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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Stress Fracture Signs & Symptoms
Dr. Laura Barreca Engel, PT, DPT
Are you having aches & pains with running that just are not adding up? Sometimes these odd pain presentations can be correlated to bone …
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A Client’s Journey at Custom Performance: From Phone Consult to “Can I stop going to PT now?”
Dr. Kelsea Masterson, PT, DPT
I’m going to take you through a journey from start to “finish.” This is the journey of a potential client that is interested in starting …
What makes Custom Performance different from other PT places?
Wendy Winn, PT, OCS
When we started Custom Performance, our goal wasn’t just to be another physical therapy clinic — we set out to be the go-to resource for runners …
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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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Using Imagery to Reduce Stress, Overcome Injury and Achieve Your Optimal Performance Level
Dr. Brooke Rundle (she/they), EdD, LPCC
At some point in your career, you will experience an athletic injury. Every runner does eventually. Athletic injuries that disrupt your training routines and …
Most Common Marathon Training Injuries
By Wendy Winn PT, OCS
Marathon season is accompanied by one constant question: “Is this normal?”
Pain: no. Discomfort: yes. Taper crazies: yes. Losing your period: no.
But what happens …
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4 Easy Ways to Decrease Your Injury Risk
Cat Fitzgerald PT, DPT, CSCS
No runner wants an injury! Injury prevention is great, but too often I meet runners that know strength training helps build durability but haven’t managed …
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