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Stop Starting Over: How to Build a Running Habit That Survives the Holidays
If the holidays have a way of derailing your running routine, you’re not alone. Schedules shift. Daylight disappears. The weather turns cold. Suddenly you’re traveling, navigating social events, or juggling family and work in ways that make sticking to a plan feel next to impossible. But you don’t need to start over in January . You just need a plan that fits into real life. One that doesn’t fall apart the moment things get busy. Why Consistency Feels So Hard This Time of Yea

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
5 days ago3 min read


What Runners Really Want This Holiday Season (It’s Not What You Think)
If you’ve ever tried to buy a gift for a runner, you’ve probably thought, “Do they need shoes? Maybe a fancy GPS watch?” Let me save you...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Nov 303 min read


5 Quick Workouts for When You’re Traveling and Don’t Have Time
(Because your body doesn’t care if you’re in a hotel room or on vacation) The holidays are wild. You're sleeping in someone else's guest...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Nov 233 min read


Gratitude Miles: Why Slowing Down Might Be Exactly What You Need Right Now
Let’s talk about something runners hate to admit or acknowledge: you don’t have to earn your rest, and you don’t have to push to make...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Nov 163 min read


Are You a Runner If You Walk? Yes.
Right now we are in the height of marathon season and sometimes for those runners that don't run a marathon, run fast or walk a little...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Nov 93 min read


What Runners Need to Know About Their Heart
Sometimes I feel like a broken record, but every year I like to tell my story. To build awareness in our running community. I like to...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Nov 24 min read


Running Safely This Halloween: Tricks, Treats, and Spooky Miles
Photo credit: Alan Lam October is one of the best times of the year to be a runner. The air is crisp, the humidity finally chills out,...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Oct 263 min read


Race Week Rules: What to Do (and NOT Do) in the 7 Days Before Your Race
Maybe you have a fall marathon planned or you are going to do a local 5k or 10k. Race week can be exciting and nerve wracking so let us help you get through it! Think of race week as a celebration, it is where all your training, planning, and consistency finally get to show off. And yet, this is also where many runners make avoidable mistakes, trying to cram in extra miles, changing routines, or obsessing over last-minute variables. So let’s get clear: the work is done . Your

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Oct 193 min read


Shin Splints vs. Bone Stress Injury: How to Tell the Difference
It’s a scenario most runners know well: you add miles to your long run, switch from treadmill to pavement, or start pushing paces and...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Oct 103 min read


Adaptation or Overtraining? Knowing When Fatigue Builds You Up or Breaks You Down
Fatigue is part of running. If you’ve ever finished a long run with heavy legs or felt that lingering soreness after hill repeats, you...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Oct 53 min read


Propulsion Starts Here: The Role of the Big Toe in Running
When runners talk about performance or injury, the focus usually lands on the knees, hips, or even cadence. But there’s one small joint...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Sep 253 min read


Running Doubles: Who Needs Them and Who Doesn’t
If you’ve been around competitive runners, you’ve probably heard about “doubles”—running twice a day. For elite athletes, double runs are...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Sep 213 min read


Paws and Pavement: How to Run with Your Dog Without Wrecking Your Form
If you’ve ever seen a dog bolting down a trail with ears flying, legs stretching, total bliss on four paws, it’s easy to think, this is...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Sep 143 min read


How to Build a Running Habit When Life Gets Chaotic
Life isn’t always predictable. Whether you're balancing parenting, deadlines, or recovering from poor sleep, maintaining a running...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Aug 313 min read


Why Runners Need Plyometrics and Power at Every Age
Many runners are doing a better job at integrating strength training into their weekly routine. That’s a win. But even the strongest...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Aug 243 min read


How to Handle a Bad Run
Not every run feels great. In fact, some running feels terrible. You might be dragging your feet, watching your pace fall apart, or...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Aug 173 min read


Why You Can’t ‘Out-Run’ Stress: The Overlap of Training, Life Load, and Injury Risk
You’ve followed your plan. Your mileage looks right. Your strength sessions are dialed in. So why does your body still feel off, or...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Aug 103 min read


Running Form Isn’t Static: How Your Stride Changes with Speed, Fatigue, and Hills
There’s no such thing as perfect running form. That’s not just a catchphrase—it’s backed by both research and clinical experience. Your...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Aug 33 min read


The Morning Run Advantage: Does Time of Day Affect Performance and Injury Risk?
Runners are creatures of habit. Whether it’s a standing sunrise loop or a late-day stress reliever, your training schedule likely follows...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Jul 273 min read


Is That Pain Just Soreness—or the Start of an Injury?
Every runner has asked it: “Is this just normal soreness… or am I about to get injured?” It’s a fine line—and knowing how to read your...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Jul 203 min read
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