In this powerful episode, Dr. Sarah—The Hip Doc—pulls back the curtain on the real reasons it’s so hard to be a woman runner with hip pain in 2025. Sharing her own journey from frustrated patient to founder of the Empower HIP Program, she breaks down the gaps in the healthcare system, the emotional toll of not being heard, and the exact strategies she now uses to help women get back to running confidently and sustainably. If you've ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck in your recovery, this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself—and start getting the support you deserve.

Apply for the October 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”

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In this episode of the Legacy Running Podcast, I chat with personal trainer Alex about why strength training matters so much for women runners. We dive into breaking the “getting bulky” myth, why simpler programming beats flashy combo moves, and how to fit lifting into a busy lifestyle without the all-or-nothing mindset. Alex also shares how just two days of strength per week helped one of her marathon clients run faster and feel stronger—proof that strength and running can (and should) go hand in hand.

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

• 14 Days FREE Trial: ⁠Empowered Runners Club ⁠

• 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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Female runners are up to 3x more likely to experience hip and groin pain—but most are left without clear answers. In this episode, Dr. Sarah is joined by renowned physiotherapist Benoy Mathew to break down the four most common causes of hip pain in runners, why diagnosis alone isn't enough, and what makes recovery different (and more complex) for women. From bone stress injuries to labral tears, pelvic floor dysfunction, and postpartum pain, this conversation is packed with clarity, expert insight, and actionable hope for any runner ready to take control of their comeback.

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

• 14 Days FREE Trial: ⁠Empowered Runners Club ⁠

• 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 

Connect with Benoy Mathews

• Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/function2fitness/

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Description: In this raw and unfiltered episode, Dr. Sarah shares her personal story of navigating hip pain and why stepping into the medical system felt overwhelming—even as a trained physical therapist. From frustrating past experiences to the fear of wasting time and hearing limiting diagnoses, she opens up about what held her back and what ultimately helped her move forward. If you’ve ever felt anxious, unheard, or confused about your next steps in recovery, this episode will help you feel seen—and remind you that hope, collaboration, and the right provider can change everything.

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

• 14 Days FREE Trial: ⁠Empowered Runners Club ⁠

• 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 

If you’ve been stretching your hip flexors and still feel stuck, you’re not alone—and no, you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, Dr. Sarah unpacks five often-overlooked reasons your hips might still feel tight, from posture habits and muscle imbalances to running mechanics and past injuries. You won’t find a magic fix here, but you will leave with a better understanding of what might be going on—and where to start if you want to make meaningful progress.

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

• 14 Days FREE Trial: ⁠Empowered Runners Club ⁠

• 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 

In this Q&A episode, Dr. Sarah answers your most pressing questions about hip labral tears—covering everything from how they feel, why some cause pain and others don’t, to what actually works for recovery. You’ll hear real client examples, learn why personalized care matters, and walk away with clarity and confidence for your running journey—even with a labral tear.

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• Info/Apply for the EmpowHER Hip Program (July) - 2 spots left

• 14 Days FREE Trial: ⁠Empowered Runners Club ⁠

• Hip Labral Tear Pain: 4 Causes + How to Fix It Youtube 

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 

Ever feel fine on easy runs, but your hip starts nagging the second speed work or long runs hit the calendar? You’re not broken—and you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact strategy I use with my running clients to figure out why hip pain shows up under higher effort. We’ll walk through four key factors I assess and adjust—so you can start making sense of your symptoms and feel more in control of your training. This isn’t prescriptive advice, just a behind-the-scenes look at how I approach these tricky cases every week.

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

• 14 Days FREE Trial: ⁠Empowered Runners Club ⁠

• 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 

If you’ve been stuck in the walk-run loop, flaring up with every increase in mileage, or feeling like your progress is slower than everyone else’s—this episode is for you. I’m diving into one of the most overlooked mistakes that keeps runners from building consistent volume and finally running pain-free. You’ll hear how one of my clients broke the cycle and built a rock-solid base that’s setting her up for long-term success. Whether you’re training for a race or just want to enjoy your miles without setbacks, this episode gives you the clarity and strategy you’ve been missing.

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

• 14 Days FREE Trial: ⁠Empowered Runners Club ⁠

• 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 

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the 3 key pillars that actually lead to long-term relief from hip pain—especially for runners who feel like they’ve “done all the things” but still can’t stay consistent. You’ll learn how to move through the recovery phases (Discover → Develop → Deploy → Do It Again), why discharge is a lie, and what it really takes to maintain progress once you’re back to running. I dive into how to build a smart running and strength cycle, why strength alone isn’t enough, and what a “rescue plan” looks like when flare-ups happen. This episode is your roadmap to staying out of pain for good.

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• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legacy-running/id1683202339?i=1000708029060

• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legacy-running/id1683202339?i=1000697643713

• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legacy-running/id1683202339?i=1000698709380

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

• 14 Days FREE Trial: ⁠Empowered Runners Club ⁠

• 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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Dr. Carrie Pagliano—nationally recognized pelvic health physical therapist and run coach—gets personal about her own journey through labral tears, surgery, setbacks, and recovery. In this candid conversation, she shares what it was like navigating hip pain as both a clinician and an athlete, how the landscape of rehab has changed over the years, and what she wishes she’d known earlier. Whether you're facing hip pain or supporting others who are, this episode offers real-life insights, hard-earned wisdom, and hope for healing.

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

• 14 Days FREE Trial: ⁠Empowered Runners Club ⁠

• 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 

Connect with Dr. Carrie Pagliano 

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

• Website: https://carriepagliano.com/links/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafrgxrKUUTiXVHfzNlf_7F-Lcbk76pzFFt9Kst9EYBRGCf8cfJBrIY0VLW7hQ_aem_tV_5Zbu-x0I3zc0-BMn3qw