What is the Ideal Cadence?
Laura Barreca PT, DPT
In the running community, everyone likes to talk about cadence and a lot of discussion goes into what the ideal cadence is or what that number …
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Workouts
Coping with Running Injuries: The Mental Side
Dr. Andre Williams, PT, DPT
Running injuries are not just physically debilitating; they can also affect your mental well-being. The frustration of being sidelined, the fear of losing fitness, and …
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What are Strides?
Cat Fitzgerald PT, DPT, CSCS
What are strides? I hear this question so often! Maybe they’re written on a training plan you found online, or someone suggested you start doing …
Running with Friends
Sam Vargas PT, DPT, SCS
Running with friends can have so many potential health benefits compared to running alone. It can be better for some of us for social, psychological, …
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How to Recover From Your Marathon
Lisbeth Hoyt PT, DPT, CSCS
After spending months preparing for your big race, you probably haven’t given much thought as to what you’ll do after, besides celebrate. But just like …
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Cross Training for Runners
Lisbeth Hoyt PT, DPT, CSCS
Oh you’re a runner? Shouldn’t you cross train so you don’t get injured running all the time? I can guarantee at least once a non …
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Help!: How You Can Ask for Help When You Need It
Wendy Winn, PT, OCS
“Thanks again for your help!” I chimed cheerfully to the customer service representative. It’s one of those weeks that requires a lot more calls to customer …
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Periodization in Training
Cat Fitzgerald PT, DPT, CSCS
As each spring and fall approach, runners plan for what big races they want to do. This can be a fun and exciting part of …
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New to the Marathon: What You Need to Know
Laura Barreca PT, DPT
Fall marathon season is upon us and many training cycles are in full swing! Are you training for Berlin, Chicago, New York or the Philly Marathon? Is …
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“You Shouldn’t Run”: Understanding and Moving Past Those Words
Cat Fitzgerald PT, DPT, CSCS
“You shouldn’t run”The dreaded words some runners hear at some point in their lives. I have a lot of qualms with these words. Not …
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