In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Dr. Jackie Merritt neuroscientist, physical therapist, author, ultramarathoner and mom. We get to hear all about the details of preparing for and running an unltramarathon, her relationship with running, trail racing and what it is like to run during pregnancy. We end with tips and suggestions on how to continue to run and be active while pregnant.

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This episode is all about the pelvic floor and why as athletes we need to pay attention. The pelvic floor is just made up of muscles and like any other muscle group it can cause pain, refer pain, be weak or tight. If you aren't sure if you need pelvic health this episode discusses what it is, what to expect in an appointment and how it can help.

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In this episode Dr. Kate & Dr. Kacy discuss dead butt syndrome and all the myths surrounding it. Beware this one is a little silly!

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In this episode Dr. Kate & Dr. Kacy talk with Eric Heintz, the Director of High Performance for the Atlanta Track Club. We take a deep dive into the love of running, what actually happens behind the close doors of the Atlanta Track Club and how much they offer our city. We discuss the bold mission of reaching as many people as possible in the Metro Atlanta area who want to move - running or walking. We even discuss what to expect in this year's Peachtree Road Race.

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In this episode Dr. Kate & Dr. Kacy discuss what neural mobility is and why it is important for athletes. Often muscles can feel tight and instinctively we stretch them to make them feel better, Yet what if stretching doesn't work and nothing ever changes? Sometimes it is the nerves that actually cause the feeling of muscle tightness. Neural tension can also impact the entire spine. Check out this episode if you have chronic or perpetual tightness, pain or discomfort that just won't go away.

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In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Coach Carl Leivers about how a running coach can improve performance and decrease injury.

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This is episode is one you don't want to miss! In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk with the incredible sports psychologist, Dr. Kensa Gunter. Mental health is a continuum from wellness to illness and we all function somewhere on that continuum. This episode dives deep into how mental and emotional health impacts athletes performance, when they suffer an injury and in everyday life.

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In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy discuss the most common injury for endurance athletes: Knee pain. They discuss why knee pain occurs, various causes of knee pain and what you can do about it.

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Overtraining is something that all endurance athletes do at some point or another. Sometimes it is because we aren't listening to our body, other times we do it without realizing it because we don't know better. In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy discuss signs and symptoms of overtraining, why it happens, how to track it and what to do about it.

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In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy speak with Sports Cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan Kim about what athletes needs to know about their heart. We discuss return to exercise post COVID-19, signs and symptoms of cardiac disease and much more.

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