Running takes a toll on the body, and runners are notorious for not taking care of the inevitable aches and pains that come from training. Too often, we push ourselves too far or ignore lingering pain until it’s too late. This pain sometimes results in physical therapy, or even worse - being forced to stop running altogether, something runners HATE!
I know this cycle all too well. About three years ago, I was battling some of those injuries, while preparing to train for a marathon. I wanted to find somebody to help me “fix” those pains. But more than that, I tried to figure out how to eliminate them forever. This quest led me to massage therapist, injury prevention specialist and strength coach, Amy Brown.That’s Amy, she’s worked with a plethora of athletes from novices like myself, to elite runners and other endurance athletes across the board. Olympians like Kara Goucher, Shalane Flannigan, and Evan Jager, to name a few. She’s a master when it comes to helping athletes of all levels, perform at their best.Today on the show, we’re talking about injury prevention and strength training with Amy Brown. Amy and I talk about how she can help prevent injury, and she also shares four simple exercises ALL of us can do at home to stay injury free and run strongerToday’s show is very practical, and no matter if you’re a hardcore runner, training for a big race or someone who just runs our 5K fun runs for beer, there’s valuable information here for everyone, so keep listening!

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Exercises

• Standing Squat Against Wall
• Rolling in the Floor
• Arm/Shoulder Stuff
• Eccentric Calf Raises