219. Strength and Injury Prevention for Running the first 2 months of the year with Dr. Duane Scotti
Mar 14, 2024
Fear of Running Injuries? Learn How to Prevent and Strengthen!
January and February are crucial months for building strength and preventing injuries as you start your running journey for the year.
If you have ever been told that you have “weak glutes” or “glute amnesia”, suffered from achilles tendinopathy, or a bone stress injury from running then you will want to hear what I learned at the national physical therapy conference this past month.
In this episode, I am also sharing 4 key strength training and running tips to help you build a solid foundation for which all future half marathon and marathon training will be built upon.
I’m not holding anything back as I share my secrets to strength, injury prevention, and running tips that I have learned the first 2 months of this year!
You will learn about these topics and more!
- Single best muscle group to strengthen for injury prevention
- 3 step process to getting stronger glutes as a runner
- Achilles Tendinopathy updates
- Bone stress injuries and how to prevent them
- Base training and running races
- Running when travel and weather are roadblocks
- 4 keys to strength training for runners
- Best shoes to wear when strength training
Whether you’re a beginner runner or an experienced runner who has been struggling to figure out the right recipe for strength training and running, this episode is for you!
Join me as we explore how to approach strength training, injury prevention,and running in the early months of the year. Stay tuned for valuable tips, the latest research, techniques, and insights on how to make the most out of your running journey during the beginning of the year!
Listen to my previous episode on Achilles Tendonitis Treatment and Prevention here
Listen to my previous episode on Winter Running Gear here
Listen to my previous episode on Base Training Updates for Your Best Race Season
Watch and follow along with coach Cat’s 30-Minute Treadmill Workout
[Download] My Free Resource: Strong Glute Guide
[Download] How to grow as a runner (6 Steps)
There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long! Learn them here
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