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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
3 days ago3 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


What Your Running Form Looks Like When You’re Tired — and Why It Matters
Your form probably looks pretty solid in the first few miles of a long run or race. Posture tall, cadence sharp, footstrike clean. But...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Jun 13 min read


Are You Recovering Enough? How to Know When Your Body Is Ready to Train Again
Runners are great at pushing — we’ll show up, grind through workouts, and find another gear when it counts. But most of us are not great...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
May 233 min read


Why Every Runner Should Be Running Hills
The Fast Bananas RUNsource 2024 photo by Alan Lam If you're looking to get stronger, faster, and more efficient — without stacking on a...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
May 44 min read


Why Your Warm-Up Matters (and What Most Runners Get Wrong)
Let’s get one thing straight: warming up is not optional. But it’s also not just jogging slowly for five minutes or swinging your legs...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Apr 273 min read


Make Your New Year Running Goals Stick: Strategies That Last
New Year’s resolutions are easy to set but can be hard to stick with—especially when it comes to life getting in the way. Motivation...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Jan 192 min read


Injury Highlight: Stress Fractures
No runner wants to be put in a walking boot or be told they need crutches. Yet, there are a few running injuries severe enough to warrant...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Oct 31, 20242 min read


How to Choose the Right Healthcare Provider as a Runner
Finding the right healthcare provider can be challenging - especially as a runner. One of the greatest fears a runner has is being told...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Running to The Beat: Match Your Cadence to Your Playlist
As runners, we constantly seek ways to optimize our performance and enhance our running experience. Running cadence is one way you can...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Sep 13, 20242 min read


The Truth About Stretching for Runners: Dynamic vs. Static
Stretching – a simple word that elicits both confusion and controversy among runners. Should you stretch before a run? What type of...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Sep 3, 20242 min read


The Burnout Battle for Runners: Recognizing and Overcoming Exhaustion
In the fast-paced world of running, where every stride counts towards progress and achievements, burnout can often sneak up on even the...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Sleep & Performance
Sleep is a pillar of any athletes good performance. It is an inexpensive, feel-good performance enhancer. It is also integral to healing...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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