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Healthy Runner Podcast

Healthy Runner Podcast

By: Duane Scotti
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Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. Dr. Duane Scotti has been actively helping runners since 2003. Over that time he's helped countless others get stronger, run faster, and hit their running goals through his content and his Healthy Runner Coaching Services. Duane is an avid half marathoner, 4x marathoner, physical therapist and coach for runners, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, and creator of the Spark Healthy Runner YouTube channel. New podcast episodes uploaded each week. Thanks for listening, welcome to Healthy Runner! Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Running & Jogging
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  • 297. Stronger Strides: 6 Recovery Tips That Actually Work for Half Marathon Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti, PT, PhD, DPT

    297. Stronger Strides: 6 Recovery Tips That Actually Work for Half Marathon Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti, PT, PhD, DPT
    Mar 27 2026
    [Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free! Still feeling sore, tired, and beat up after your runs? It's probably not your training… It's your recovery. Most runners think recovery means stretching or foam rolling… But real recovery is what allows your body to adapt, get stronger, and stay injury free. 👉🏼 Training is the stimulus 👉🏼 Recovery is where adaptation happens Miss this… and you don't get fitter — you just get more fatigued. 🎯 In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✔️ Why you're still sore after long runs ✔️ How many rest days you actually need ✔️ The most powerful recovery tool you're probably missing ✔️ Simple strategies to feel better and train consistently Download the Recovery Blueprint: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/recovery Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Strength Training Here Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Follow Through Here Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Training for Beginners Here Listen to my previous episode on determining if you are ready to run your first half marathon here! Listen to my previous episode on half marathon fueling here! Listen to my previous episode on the top 5 half marathon mistakes to avoid here! Listen to my previous episode on unlocking my fastest half marathon time in 7 years here! Listen to my previous episode on half marathon prep the week before your race here! Want Structured Support? Inside the Healthy Runner Academy, you get: - Stage-based strength plans - Run programming that matches your life - Expert coaching guidance - A supportive community of runners training smart Learn more and join the waitlist here! A big thanks to Naboso for your support for this episode! Want to know how I prioritize foot recovery? Neuro ball, recovery socks, and toe splays from Naboso! Also, the Kinesis board features dual sensory stimulation, a micro-wobble system and a single-leg platform to improve my stability for running! Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music Website
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    44 mins
  • 296. Running Through Perimenopause with Coach Emily Fox: Why Your Pace, Energy, and Body Are Changing

    296. Running Through Perimenopause with Coach Emily Fox: Why Your Pace, Energy, and Body Are Changing
    Mar 13 2026
    If you're a female runner and lately running feels harder than it used to, you're not alone. More fatigue. Slower pace. Longer recovery. Sleep disruption. Changes in body composition. For many women, these shifts begin during perimenopause, a stage that can start earlier than most runners realize. The problem is that most training plans never account for these hormonal changes, leaving many runners feeling frustrated and wondering if their best running days are behind them. The good news is they are not. In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with our newest addition to the Spark Healthy Runner team, Coach Emily to demystify running through perimenopause. Emily Fox is a UESCA Certified Running Coach, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, yoga instructor, marathoner, and mom who is passionate about helping women stay strong, injury free, and confident through every season of life. Together we break down what female runners need to understand about training during perimenopause and how to adapt your training so you can continue progressing, feeling strong, and chasing big goals. In this episode, we discuss: - What perimenopause is and when female runners may begin noticing changes - Common symptoms runners experience such as fatigue, slower pace, and longer recovery - Why strength training becomes even more important during this stage - How protein, nutrition, and recovery influence performance - How to balance training, career, family, and self care during this busy season of life - Why your best running may still be ahead of you with the right training approach Perimenopause does not mean your running has to decline. With the right strength training, smart programming, and support, many women continue to run strong and even set new personal records. Listen to my previous episode on running through menopause here! Listen to my previous episode on weighted vest training for runners here! Listen to my previous episode on how older runners can still get faster here! Listen to my previous episode on 5 recovery essentials ever runner over 40 needs here! There are six steps to growing in your running journey so you can enjoy it and stay healthy! Learn them here! Looking for 1-on-1 guidance, structure, support, and accountability? Check out our signature Spark Healthy Runner Coaching here! A big thanks to ucan for your support for this episode! Want to know what we recommend to our athletes during hard marathon training? We use EDGE Energy Gels from UCAN for those long runs! Fuel smarter during a run with the best no sugar energy gel on the market delivering up to 75+ minutes of steady energy to power your best running performance. Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order! Connect with Coach Emily: - Instagram: @emfox87 - Healthy Runner Facebook Community Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music Website
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    57 mins
  • 295. Can You Run With Achilles Tendonitis? (Why Rest Might Be Making It Worse)

    295. Can You Run With Achilles Tendonitis? (Why Rest Might Be Making It Worse)
    Feb 26 2026
    [Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners If you've been told the only way to fix Achilles tendonitis is to stop running… this episode might completely change how you think about healing. One of the biggest myths in the running world is that you can't run with Achilles pain. But in most cases, total rest doesn't build a stronger tendon, it actually reduces its load tolerance and keeps you stuck in the frustrating start-stop injury cycle. In this episode, I break down: - Why total rest can make Achilles tendinopathy worse - The real reason your pain keeps coming back - The 3 signs it's SAFE to run with Achilles pain - The difference between insertional vs midportion Achilles tendinopathy - How to modify running without making your symptoms worse - The exact strengthening principles that rebuild tendon capacity - When you actually SHOULD stop running You'll also hear real runner success stories from inside our Healthy Runner community who went from fearing their running days were over… to rebuilding strength and returning to racing pain free. If you're wondering: Can I run with Achilles tendonitis? Is it safe to run with Achilles pain? How do I heal without completely shutting it down? This episode gives you the clarity and structure you need. Because tendons don't heal from avoidance. They heal from smart, progressive loading. 🎁 Download my free Achilles guide here! If you're ready for structured strength plans, progressive return-to-run programming, and coaching support so you're not guessing week to week, join the Healthy Runner Academy waitlist Return to Running Program without Achilles Pain here Listen to my previous episode answering the most common achilles questions answered here! Listen to my previous episode on insertional achilles tendinopathy treatment here! Listen to my previous episode on the Best Running Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis Listen to my previous episode on Running Again After Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy Surgery with Tina Muir Listen to my previous episode with Lisa who overcame achilles tendonitis to run double digit long runs for the first time in her life! Learn how to get rid of achilles pain to run pain free in 5 minutes! Want to work with Dr. Duane as your running physical therapist and coach with structured achilles rehab, strength, nutrition, and a run plan with full support and accountability to overcome your achilles tendonitis and keep it from coming back again? Book a call and learn more about Healthy Runner coaching here Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music Website
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    37 mins
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