The Planted Runner

A Runner's Weakest Link Is The Knee, Or Is It?


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Eventually, if you run long enough, you’ll have knee problems. At least, that’s what some people say.

The truth is running is actually quite good for your knees, but try telling that to a runner with knee pain. After all, it’s called “runner’s knee” for a reason.

It’s clear that our knees can be a weak point, especially as we age. So what can we do to ensure that we can run pain-free as long as possible?

Let’s find out.

On today’s show, I’m joined by doctor of physical therapy, Katherine Campbell

You’ll learn:

  • Why the structure of our knees can lead to pain, despite our best efforts,
  • How we can strengthen our entire body to avoid knee pain in the first place, and
  • She’ll even reveal how to improve with your lunges and squats, even if they cause you pain right now.

  • So if you’re a runner with knees, they might just be a little stronger by the end of this episode.

    Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.

    If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. 

    ➡️Or you can enter to win a copy for free, just by writing an Apple Podcasts review. I choose a new winner every month.

    Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.


    LINKS:

    Follow Kat Campbell @runwithkat_dpt on Instagram and the RunwithKat show on Facebook!

    Access to Beginner Strength Blue Print: https://www.runwithkat.net/programs--free-downloadable-pdf.html#/ 

    If you’d like help directly from Coach Claire, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link.


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