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How to Keep Knees Healthy: Running for a Lifetime

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Imagine training for months to run the Horsetooth Half Marathon, only to be sidelined by knee pain weeks before race day. Unfortunately, this is a reality for many runners who neglect proper knee care. So, how to keep knees healthy?
Studies show that the knee joint is one of the most vulnerable areas for overuse injuries. But here’s the good news: with the right approach, you can:
Bulletproof your knees
Reduce injury risk
Enhance your performance

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How To Run Faster and Longer

How to Run Faster and Longer in Fort Collins

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Running in Fort Collins means enjoying scenic trails, high-altitude training benefits, and a strong running community. But if you’re struggling to improve your speed or endurance, it might be time to fine-tune your approach. Small adjustments to your form, strength, and conditioning can make a big difference.

At higher elevations, your muscles work harder to get the oxygen they need. Without the right training, you may feel fatigued faster or struggle to maintain your pace. The most common obstacles runners face include:

– Inefficient running form that drains energy
– Muscle imbalances that slow down your stride
– Poor breathing control that leads to early fatigue
– A lack of endurance training that limits your progress

The good news is that with the right strategies, you can train smarter, run faster, and go farther. Whether you’re preparing for a local race or just want to enjoy longer runs in the Colorado foothills, targeted physical therapy can help you reach your goals.

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Know Your Running Shoes: 5 Expert Tips for Running Without Trouble and Preventing Defective Footwear

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Running isn’t just exercise; it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re training for a marathon, boosting your fitness, or unwinding after a long day, the right pair of running shoes is key. But what happens when your trusted footwear starts causing trouble? From premature wear to unexpected defects, running shoes can sometimes let us down. But fear

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Runners Rotate Shoes: Less Injuries, More Performance!

More Shoes, Fewer Injuries? Why Runners Are Rushing to Rotate Their Kicks!

Uncategorized, Exercise, Physical Therapy, Rehab, Runner's risks, Runners, Running, Shoe selection /

Introduction As a physical therapist and a passionate runner, I’ve seen the battle scars worn by countless runners battling injuries. We push our bodies to the limit, all in pursuit of speed, endurance, and that runner’s high. But often overlooked in this quest is the very foundation of our movement: our shoes. Today, we’ll explore

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Stronger Feet For Stronger Running

Don't Suffer, Recovery, Rehab, Runner's risks, Runners, Runners should lift, Running, Uncategorized /

Stronger Feet for Stronger Running Many runners overlook the crucial role of the foot with respect to sustainable and successful running. I’d like to delve into the significance of strong feet for runners from a physical therapist’s perspective. Discover the benefits, common foot problems, and exercises to promote foot strength, and enhance your running performance.

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What’s Up With My Noisy Joints?

Don't Suffer, Rehab, Rehab Injury, Runner's risks, Runners, Running, Stress, Stress And Response /

What’s Up With My Noisy Joints? Patients/athletes frequently have questions regarding clicks, pops, or other noises produced during exercise or with particular activities during the day. It’s normal to be concerned about these things initially, but understanding them is very important so that a “noise” alone isn’t affecting areas of progress in your sport/training. Joint

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What’s The Best Way To Warm Up For Runners?

DNF, Don't Suffer, Exercise, Fundamentals, Heart beat variability, Heel-striker, Improve your running, Kegels, Pelvic Floor, Postpartum, Pregnancy /

I get this question a lot… “What’s the best way to warm up for runners?” It depends! You don’t NEED to “warm up” before you run… In fact, a lot of other types of athletes use running as a warm-up. Some people feel “stiff” or “cold” when they start to run, and maybe for these

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Speedwork Does Benefit Ultrarunners

DNF, Don't Suffer, Exercise, Fundamentals, Heart beat variability, Heel-striker, Improve your running, Kegels, Pelvic Floor, Postpartum, Pregnancy /

Ultrarunners are used to going long and slow. That’s exactly what most people are doing during ultras anyway. When it comes to training specificity, that’s great, and you’re right, this doesn’t replace long and slow aerobic training and base-building. But this type of work can yield great results when it comes to maximizing your engine.

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Know Your Pelvic Floor – Return to Running Part 3

Know Your Pelvic Floor – Return to Running Part 3

Don't Suffer, Exercise, Fundamentals, Pelvic Floor, Postpartum, Pregnancy /

 Are you a new mom that’s recently postpartum and looking to get back into running? Well first of all, go back and check out my first video and try those four strength training exercises to increase your lower extremity strength and stability. If you’ve done that and you’re feeling strong, you aren’t having any

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Weather and Training with Atmospheric Scientist Brad Wells

Don't Suffer, Exercise, Fundamentals, Pelvic Floor, Postpartum, Pregnancy /

In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast AJ and Adam talk to Brad Wells. He studied atmospheric science at CSU and works in meteorology. Naturally, they discussed all things weather so that you can best know what is coming your way and prepare. Also discussed, are the infamous inversions and how accurate our watches

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Just Because You’re Exhausted Doesn’t Mean Your Workout Was Effective

Just Because You’re Exhausted Doesn’t Mean Your Workout Was Effective

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Workouts should be catered to your specific goals. There should be a lot more thought that goes into workouts than simply being exhausted. Workouts need to be specific to: The movements specific to the goal activityThe muscles and joints specific to the goal activityThe energy system(s) specific to the goal activityThe speed of movement specific

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