A sudden heel pain? That might be the first sign of notorious Plantar Fasciitis, a common overuse injury that impacts a lot of runners. Did you know that most runners who develop plantar fasciitis overlook the early signs of injury or fail to take the necessary steps that could prevent it from getting worse? Plantar …
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Overcoming Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS or IT Band Syndrome) with Duane Scotti, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS and Founder of Spark Physical Therapy In this episode of the RunBuzz podcast, I speak with Duane Scotti, a physical therapist and owner of Spark Physical Therapy. We dig into the topic of Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) more commonly …
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How To Get Rid Of Shin Splints (And How To Avoid Them In The Future) In this article and podcast episode, we dig into the topic of shin splints. Shin splints are fairly common among new runners or experienced runners who suddenly increase their distance or training intensity. In this article, we discuss what shin …
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As a psychology instructor, I lecture on the concept of burnout in relation to work. I can actually draw upon personal experiences with the phenomenon, as I worked for years at a job I initially loved but grew to loathe. I would get the “Sunday night blues” thinking about work the next day, my stress …
When I was a new runner, I vividly remember making nearly every mistake in the book. I went from my first 5 mile race to my first marathon in under one year and, despite reading everything running-related I could get my hands on, I still foolishly believed I could power through injuries. Now, as a …
