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In this episode I’m talking about how to set up your stretching and post-run recovery routine so you reduce knee pain.

I recommend creating a stretching routine that lasts 10-15 minutes after a run to use static stretches for flexibility, and use dynamic stretches before a run in combination with your walking warm up to prepare your muscles and joints for your run.

After you’re done stretching some things to include in your post-run recovery routine to improve muscle recovery are foam rolling, massage gun, hot epsom salt baths or ice baths.

Listen to the episode to learn how to set up your after run routine to optimize your performance for Disney Marathon training.

6 week Speed Program

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7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode I’m talking about how to set up your training plan to maximize your workouts so you’re ready for runDisney Marathon if you have knee problems.

I recommend creating a training schedule that includes

3-4 running days with long runs, speed workouts, pace workouts, hills, etc

1-2 cross training days to build cardiovascular endurance

2-3 strength training days to build strength and power

2 complete rest days

Listen to this episode to learn how to structure your run days and rest days to be ready for the Disney Marathon

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode I am talking about how much to run leading up to your half marathon or 2-Course Challenge Disney race.

I recommend following a training plan that follows the 10% rule, even better when there are deload/taper weeks worked in throughout training so your body can adjust to the added mileage and reduce re-injury.

I use an example of a runner building up to 10 miles for their half marathon and then running that distance every other weekend leading up to race day. Learn why this doesn’t optimize their race day experience and what to do instead including: tapering for 3 weeks for the half marathon after the longest run as 10 miles.

I compare the taper phase of the training program to Merida’s bow and arrow: you can force it through, you can pull back a little or you can pull back the optimal amount and see how far the arrow goes with each scenario.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode I go over a variety of speed workouts, including my top recommendation for runDisney runners using run/walk intervals for their training.

Speed work training includes:

• 30-20-10
• Tempo
• Progression
• Sprint intervals
• Race Pace

And finally, I included a recommendation on how to actually get faster using any of these techniques and avoid burnt out, injury, and getting slower.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode I’m talking about managing new pain that has come on for someone in the past few weeks. The example is she went out for a run Monday and got knee pain, knee felt fine on Tuesday, so she went for a run on Wednesday and the pain came back.

With this information I asked her:

How much she was running (distance/time), how often she is running (MWF), and what she is doing in regard to stretching and muscle recovery.

In this example I walk you through how I guided this person to what she can do after a run to manage pain, and how long and how often to do it, and when she can go out for her next run and how long it can be.

6 week Speed Program

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7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode I talk about how you can continue to train even when your knee hurts too much to walk or run as much as you need to according to the training plan.

I review that 80-90% of running injuries don’t need more rest, and can actually worsen if you rest too much.

Some ways to keep training is to work on cardiovascular endurance in other ways in addition to running and walking a tolerable amount. I give specific examples in the podcast including walking in water.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. 
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In this episode I’m talking about what happens when you are doing all the things and trying all the recommendations you see online that help other people with their knee pain.

The 6 components you need to look at include:

Strength, (Run) Training, Recovery, Equipment, Stretching and Diet (Fueling/Nutrition)

When we’re talking about using other people’s recommendations we know one moment in time, it’s most likely what they recently did and they attribute it to what gave them the success. But we don’t know what they did previously.

When looking at the 6 components they make up an equation S+T = R+E+S+D and each side of the equation needs to be balanced to remain pain free, they key is keeping the balance.

If strength and training increases and goes up, then the other side needs to go up as well to match it.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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In this episode I’m talking about the type of shoe to avoid if you’re having (inner) medial knee pain, especially if you are bow legged.

Definitely go get a gait assessment, get fitted for the shoe and make sure you have someone tell you whether you are knock kneed or bow legged before taking this advice.

You want to avoid shoes that have a soft outer portion (lateral) side of the shoe. When someone who has medial knee pain and is bow legged and they use a shoe with a soft portion in this area it causes more pressure in the painful area.

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7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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Today I'm talking about the best time to manage your runner's knee pain to make it go away fast

In this episode I mention the #1 mistake to avoid when you have knee pain, when the ideal time is to do something about your knee pain and what those things you should do are.

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

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Today I'm talking about ways to get rid of your pain that actually work.

Often you'll hear runners recommend to:

• strength train
• run slower
• not ramp up mileage too fast
• not wear new shoes

But those aren't helpful when one of those things has already happened (accidents happen right?)
Instead use muscle (and joint) recovery techniques

• Hot epsom salt bath
• Heat packs
• OTC or prescription meds
• Ice bath
• Ice packs
• just to name a few

6 week Speed Program

Ready to stop panicking about how far ahead of the balloon ladies you are and start actually stopping for character photos? That's what the Back-of-the-Pack Runner's Speed Program is for. Join the Waitlist today to learn more and get first dibs on registration.

7 month Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program

Ready to cross the finish line stronger, faster, and prouder at your next runDisney race? 

Get personalized support, smarter training, and strategies designed specifically for slow, back-of-the-pack runners who want to build a bigger buffer ahead of the balloon ladies, have time for character photos and energy to enjoy the Disney Parks. Learn more about the Stronger. Faster. Finisher. Program today and be the first to know when doors open!

Free Resources

• Follow me on Instagram @rundisneydpt
• Join the Facebook Community to get training support
• Check out FREE training plans for injury-prone runDisney runners on my website. 
• ...