In this episode of the Legacy Running Podcast, Dr. Sarah tackles one of the biggest fears runners have: that running is bad for your cartilage. She breaks down what actually keeps your joints healthy, why pain doesn’t always mean damage, and how the right mix of strength, recovery, and smart training helps you keep running for decades. If MRI results, hip pain, or knee pain have ever made you question your future as a runner, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, reassured, and ready to move forward.

Apply for the EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort

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• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

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Told to stop running, avoid impact, or just keep “strengthening your glutes”? This episode walks through a different path. I break down how runners actually move from hip diagnosis to consistent mileage and big goals using a simple Discover → Develop → Deploy framework. We talk confidence, flare-ups, strength that actually transfers to running, and how to bridge the gap between finishing PT and truly training again.

Apply for the EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort

Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"

• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or my webiste

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Podcast Description: You’ve been told to squeeze, thrust, band, and burn your glutes to fix your hip pain — and honestly, it might be making things worse. In this episode, I break down the biggest myths women runners believe about growing glute strength, especially after increased hip pain. We talk about why squeezing and banded work often backfire, why squatting past 90° isn’t the enemy, what actually counts as real strength (and what doesn’t), and why lifting heavier alone doesn’t magically make pain disappear. 

Info on upcoming LIVE trainings here! https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/grow-your-glutes-registration

Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"

• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or my webiste

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Hip pain isn’t fixed by lifting heavier, resting longer, or waiting for flare-ups to pass. In this episode, Dr. Sarah breaks down what doesn’t work for hip pain anymore as we head into 2026. You’ll learn why strength training alone falls short, how to manage flare-ups without losing momentum, and why addressing the mental side of pain matters for long-term progress. If you’ve been doing everything “right” and still feel stuck, this episode will help you rethink your approach and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Apply for the January EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort

Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"

• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or my webiste

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Hip pain isn’t solved by one stretch, one exercise, or a perfect rehab checklist. In this episode, Dr. Sarah shares five core ideas that actually help runners get out of hip pain—and stay there. You’ll learn why pain is multifactorial, how movement patterns, stress, awareness, and progressive training all influence symptoms, and why long-term success comes from understanding your body rather than chasing quick fixes. If you’re tired of doing “all the right things” without lasting relief, this episode will help you rethink recovery and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Apply for the January EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort

Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"

• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or my webiste

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In this episode, I’m joined by hip specialist Dr. Jenna Loewer for a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood diagnoses runners face: hip impingement. We break down what “structural” vs. “functional” impingement really mean, why scary imaging rarely tells the full story, and the movement patterns that keep so many active women stuck in pain. Jenna shares common coordination issues, why hypermobility is often overlooked, how to manage flare-ups without spiraling, and the phases she uses to help clients return to confident running and performance. If you’ve ever been told your hips are “just built this way,” this episode offers clarity—and real hope.

Connect with Dr. Jenna Loewer 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennaloewer/

• Email:  [email protected]

• Website: www.onpointewellness.com 

Apply for the January EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort

Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"

• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or my webiste

• Interested in working with me? Book a Call Here 

Apply for the January EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort

Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"

• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or my webiste

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Hip flare-ups can feel scary, frustrating, and defeating—but in this episode of the Legacy Running Podcast, Dr. Sarah reframes what they actually mean and why they’re a normal part of the long-term running journey. She shares real client stories, her own experience with setbacks, and the behind-the-scenes thinking she uses when helping runners navigate flare-ups without spiraling or giving up. You’ll hear how stress, travel, posture, training load, and life all play a role, why awareness is often the most powerful first step, and how having a simple “rescue plan” can restore a sense of control and confidence when things feel off.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah is joined by occupational therapist and nervous system coach Jessica Addeo to explore how the nervous system influences hip pain, stress, and recovery—especially for runners. They break down what nervous system regulation actually is, why running is such a powerful regulator, and what happens when injury or life stress takes that outlet away. You’ll learn how sensory input, sleep, hormones, and emotional load can all drive pain flare-ups, along with practical strategies to support your system during recovery. This episode offers a new, empowering way to understand pain beyond just the hip.

Connect with Jessica Addeo

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regulatedmomcoach/

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Apply for the January EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort

Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"

• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or my webiste

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In this episode, Dr. Sarah sits down with nutrition coach Lisa Franz for a refreshingly honest discussion about the foundations most active women skip — and why those basics matter more than any trendy diet or “perfect” routine. Together, they unpack Lisa’s journey from restrictive eating to true food freedom, why protein and tracking matter (but not forever), tips to fuel during injury, the real reasons strength training works, and why progressive overload and deload weeks are non-negotiable for long-term performance. If you’ve ever felt confused by nutrition advice or unsure how to train smarter as you age, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.

Connect with Coach Lisa 

• website :https://nutritioncoachingandlife.com/

• instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nutritioncoachingandlife/

• Nutrition and Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutrition-life/id1649806306

Apply for the January EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort

Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"

• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or my webiste

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In this episode of the Legacy Running Podcast, Dr. Sarah dives into the mental side of recovery—the often-overlooked key to overcoming hip pain and returning to confident, consistent running. Drawing from her own journey and coaching experience, she shares five powerful mindset shifts that help runners stay patient, stop moving the goalposts, trust their plan, and silence the online noise. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to build resilience, celebrate progress, and strengthen your mental game for the miles ahead.

Apply for the January EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort

Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"

• Free Hip Mobility Guide

• Free Strength Plan for Runners 

• Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

• Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or my webiste

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