RunwithKat Show

On today’s Finish Line Features episode, athlete and client, Matt Zelaya will motivate and inspire you by discussing his running journey. Matt will discuss…

• Matt’s running history and how he started running
• Matt’s race history leading up to his most recent marathon
• Matt being diagnosed with minimal change disease
• Matt’s story about BQ’ing his second marathon ever
• The importance of finding the joy within running
• The power of positivity in race performance 
• BQ’ing running low mileage

Matthew Zelaya is a Tri-athlete/avid runner & lifter who actively seeks discomfort through challenges, races, and exploring new abilities. He strives to motivate & inspire his social media audience through his physical accomplishments.

He’s a sports development coach as well as becoming a personal trainer to help individuals meet & exceed their fitness goals.


Connect with Matt

• Website
  • https://beacons.ai/matthewzelaya
• Tik-tok
  • Matthewzelayaa
• Instagram:
  • @Matt_zelaya

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• Website- BlueIronPhysio.com

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“So can I still run?” An injured runners’ favorite question. Runners want to keep running. And, in a situation of a runner with a race on the calendar, the countdown adds 10x more complexity. So, can runners still run while injured?  There’s a lot to unpack with this question, so, in this episode, Physical Therapist, Dr. Victoria Sekely discusses…

• Is It Safe To Run With An Injury or With Pain?
• Can You Do More Damage Running With Pain?
• What Type of Injuries Should You Not Run With?
• In What Situations Should You Stop Running?
• Understanding Whether Or Not To Defer Your Race

Victoria Sekely is a Physical Therapist with a passion for all things running. Victoria graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University. Victoria is also a USATF Level 1 and RRCA certified run coach. She is dedicated to helping runners of all levels by using her skills and knowledge to assist runners who are rehabbing from an injury, interested in injury prevention, and/or looking to improve their training with custom running programs.

Connect with Victoria 

• Email
  • [email protected]
• Website
  • https://trainsmartrunstrong.com
• Instagram:
  • @trainsmartrunstrong

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Have you ever ran at a race and saw someone completely barefoot and thought “there’s no way that can be good for your body?” Although it is not a common thing to see, the question is valid. So, in this episode, Australian Podiatrist Dr. Andy Bryant discusses…

• Is Running Barefoot Good For You?
• Does Running Barefoot Increase Your Likelihood for Injury?
• Benefits of a Barefoot Lifestyle? 
• How Can Individuals Who Promote Optimal Foot Health in Their Day To Day Life Even If They Don’t Want to Run Barefoot?
• Is it Bad To War High Cushion Shoes? 

Andy Bryant is a podiatrist in Melbourne, Australia.  Through his own personal experience, researching and then clinically, he practices podiatry with a strong musculoskeletal principled rehab process.  As an elite runner himself (in days gone by!), he understands the demands of running on the athletes body.  This leads to a balanced approach to foot health. Minimalist shoes and time barefoot can play a positive role in most runners development.

Connect with Andy 

• Website
  • https://www.melbournenaturalpodiatry.com.au
• Instagram:
  • @andybryant_podiatrist

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If you’re a runner, theres a good chance you have been told from someone that running is bad for you. Now add 26 miles to the conversation, and this conversation probably comes up 10 fold from non-runners. So, is running really bad for you? In this episode,  physical therapist, run coach, and owners of Spark Healthy Runner, Dr. Duane Scotti  will discuss…

• Is Running a Marathon Bad? (Generally Speaking)
• What Happens To Your Musculoskeletal System After Running a Marathon?
• What Happens To Other Physiological Systems When Running a Marathon?
• Can Running a Marathon Be Bad For Your Mental Health?
• How Long Should You Take Off After The Marathon?
• How Many Marathons Should You Run Per Year?
• How To Safely Return Back to Running After Taking Time Off 

Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years.  He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don’t need to stop running to get over a running injury.  Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running.  Through strength and run specific training you can build your body to have a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running!  

Connect with Dr. Duane 

• Website
  • https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/
• Running Specific Exercises on the Spark Healthy Runner YouTube Channel
  • http://www.youtube.com/c/sparkhealthyrunner   
• How to Grow as a Runner (6 Steps) Download 
  • https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/grow
• Instagram:
  • @sparkhealthyrunner

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RED-S in runners is a syndrome not a lot of runners know about, however, is unfortunately more common than people realize. Not only can RED-S decrease your running performance, but can also lead to injury. So in this episode, Registered Dietician, Brooke Czarnecki will discuss…

• What is RED-S?
  • Prevalence between male and female 
• Symptoms of RED-S?
  • What body systems can be affected by developing RED-S
• How do runners get RED-S?
  • Examples of different circumstances 
• Negative side effects of developing RED-S

Brooke Czarnecki is a registered and licensed dietitian who specializes in working with runners and endurance athletes. Brooke is passionate about helping runners and athletes properly fuel their body for sport and more specifically - recover from REDs, disordered eating and eating disorders. Brooke helps runners and athletes navigate our diet centered world by debunking common nutritional beliefs and taking the focus off of body weight and body size. Brooke's mission is to help all athletes understand the nuances of nutrition and the differences in fueling for sport/performance/overall health vs focusing solely on weight loss and restrictive dieting.

Connect with Brooke

• Website
  • https://www.intentfulnutrition.com
• Instagram:
  • @intentfulnutrition
• Actively Fueled Podcast
  • Apple
  • Spotify 

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As more and more people are challenging themselves to run 26.2 recently, I often times find that some runners don’t fully understand what they’re committing to when signing up for this distance. Running a marathon requires a HUGE physical and mental commitment. So, in this episode, Run Coach, Montana DePasquale will discuss…

• Why running the marathon distance has become more popular?
• Average minimum distance runners should be able to run before training for a marathon
• What to take into consideration before signing up for a marathon
  • Time commitment
  • Base mileage commitment 
  • Physical commitment training for a marathon

Montana DePasquale is an online running and strength coach and the owner of Coach Montana DePasquale. She's passionate about providing runners with science-based info, helping them cut through the 'noise' of information overload and misinformation. She's also passionate about getting more runners strength training, and providing good quality of care to pregnant and postpartum women runners. She's been running for over 16 years herself and is a former D1 track and cross country runner. Prior to working in the online space, she's coached at the high school and college levels. She loves helping runners go after their big goals, whether they're sub-3:00 marathoners or brand new to the sport run-walkers.

Connect with Coach Montana 

• Website
  • https://www.coachmontanadepasquale.com
• Instagram:
  • @coachmontanadepasquale

Connect with Dr. Kat

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• Website- BlueIronPhysio.com

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IT Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse running related injury that when dealing with it can be debilitating for runners. ITBS is also one of the few running related injuries that is especially mistreated by runners due to most running articles not displaying the most current level of research on what it is and how to treat it. So, in this episode, Physical Therapist, Dr. Alyssa Ford will discuss…

• What is the IT Band?
• What is ITB Syndrome?
• Should runners foam roll the ITB?
• Should runners stretch the ITB?
• Muscles that should be commonly focused on strengthening with ITBS
• Running variables to be aware of when running with ITB

Dr. Alyssa Ford is a physical therapist, strength coach, and RRCA certified running coach. As both a clinician and a coach, Alyssa has rich experience working with athletes along the injury to performance spectrum.  She is passionate about helping runners overcome injuries and tackle goals with confidence, so they can enjoy healthy, strong, consistent training.  She is an advocate of strength training for runners as a tool for both decreasing injury risk and optimizing performance. She believes in a science-based approach and loves helping runners cut through the noise and learn about running and strength training in a way that is sustainable and supportive of their goals.  To learn more, visit Alyssa on instagram at @alyssaford.dpt. 

Connect with Dr. Alyssa Ford

• Website
  • https://resilientrunningpt.com
• Instagram:
  • @alyssaford.dpt.
• Email
  • [email protected]

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On today’s Finish Line Features episode, Coach Claire Bartholic discusses her journey as a runner as well as her 3 main passions within running: plant based running, mindset coaching, and working with masters runners. This episode provides insight and application on diet/supplementation, healthy mindset tips, and improving running performance for all ages.

Coach Claire has helped hundreds of real runners chase their dreams and conquer what they never thought possible. Her coaching philosophy combines science-based training, plant-based running nutrition, and proven mindset techniques to unlock every runner's true potential.

She's a certified running coach, sports nutrition specialist, mom, and borderline obsessive plant lover.

As an athlete herself, she went from a 4:02 first marathon all the way to a 2:58 finishing time at the age of 42, entirely plant-based.

She coaches vegan, plant-based, and plant-curious runners to achieve the same dramatic success, from those on a walk-run program, general fitness, up to high-level athletes.  She hosts one of the most popular running podcast in the world, The Planted Runner, and her first book is The Planted Runner:  Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition.


Connect with Coach Claire

• Website
  • https://theplantedrunner.com/
• Instagram:
  • @theplantedrunner
• Claires Book
  • The Planted Runner: Running Your Best with Plant-Based Nutrition
• Ultimate fueling guide

Connect with Dr. Kat

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• Website- BlueIronPhysio.com

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Low back pain is one of the most common things that any person can experience throughout their lifetime. What makes it so complicated is the many causes that could be contributing to low back pain. And one cause can affect both men and women is pelvic floor dysfunction.  So, in this episode, physical therapist, Dr. Amanda Olson will discuss…

• How pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to low back pain?
• How to know if your low back pain is coming from pelvic floor dysfunction?
• What is pelvic floor dysfunction ?
• Can males have pelvic floor dysfunction?
  • Examples
• Is leakage normal during pregnancy when running ?

Dr. Olson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Pacific University, and a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University, graduating as a member of the Jesuit National Honor Society. She is holds a Certification of Achievement in pelvic floor physical therapy (CAPP-PF) from the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Pelvic Floor Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute. She is also a certified Stott Pilates instructor and RRCA certified running coach. 
She is the president and chief clinical officer of Intimate Rose where she develops pelvic health products and education.  She is passionate about empowering women and men with pelvic health issues including pelvic pain, incontinence, pregnancy, and post-partum issues. 
Dr. Olson teaches internationally on various pelvic health topics including pelvic floor dysfunction in runners. She has written newspaper and magazine articles on pelvic floor dysfunction, and running and also authored the book Restoring the Pelvic Floor For Women.

Connect with Dr. Olson

• Website
  • https://www.IntimateRose.com
• Email
  • [email protected]
• Instagram:
  • @aolsondpt
  • @intimaterose
• Amanda’s 1 piece of advice
  • “I find that as runners we go through seasons of life with our running. At some points we may be serving our running (dedicating our time and intentions to our running), while in others seasons of life our running may simply be serving us (there as a coping strategy when we want or need it). “

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The running joke is as runners, we are bound to get injured. And while there is an unfortunate amount of runners getting injured each year, one of the reasons is due to the same consistent patterns and mistakes runners fall into. On this episode, physical therapist, Dr. Chris Bayona will discuss…

• 4 common mistakes runners make that contribute to injury
• How runners can keep themselves accountable to avoid these common mistakes? 
• Should injured runners stop running?
• Advice for runners to stay healthy

Dr. Chris Bayona, PT, DPT is a physical therapist based in Monmouth County, NJ. With a deep-rooted enthusiasm for working with athletes and active individuals, Dr. Bayona has a passion for helping runners achieve their peak performance. As a runner himself, Chris understands the challenges that runners face during their journey. Inspired by the idea that individuals can conquer any obstacle standing in their way, he founded "Triumph Rehab and Performance." Chris strives to empower people to triumph over pain, fear, doubt, and any hurdles that get in their way. He believes you can triumph over everything. Follow triumph_pt on instagram to learn tips on how to run faster, stronger, and pain free. 

Connect with Dr. Chris

• Website
  • https://triumphrehab.wixsite.com/triumph
• Email
  • [email protected]
• Instagram:
  • @triumph_pt

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• Website- BlueIronPhysio.com

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