The Knead to Run Podcast

This episode is all about the glutes. It begins our common runner's injuries series where we explore soft tissue injuries most common in runners, what causes them and what you can do about it.

In this episode Sara discusses how bodies are like cars and gives 3 tips for taking care of yourself through your entire training cycle.

In our first deep dive episode, Sara interviews Julie Morris as she prepares to run the Boston Marathon for the firs time. and Julie gives us advice on running, training and setting big scary goals.

About Julie - Julie is an accomplished marathon runner, having completed several marathons including the Chicago Marathon. She is an RRCA certified running coach and ambassador for TriggerPin. She lives in Portsmouth, NH with her chocolate lab (and running partner) Layla.

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In this episode, Sara talks about how to relieve post workout soreness and whether that advice actually works. We talk about Epsom salt baths, foam rolling, massage and even drinking pickle juice?!

Helpful links
Pickle Juice for Muscle Cramps https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2742453/
Epsom salt baths https://www.painscience.com/articles/epsom-salts.php
Massage and DOMS https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1250256/
https://www.painscience.com/articles/delayed-onset-muscle-soreness.php

In this episode, we discuss the reasons why injuries often occur and give you suggestions on what to do about it that don't involve massage.

In today's episode, Sara talks about massage therapy as a treatment for plantar fasciitis and read a letter submitted by one of our clients about his experience running for the first time in 6 months after being treated for this extremely painful and all too common running injury.

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So what exactly is sports massage? Here's a hint, it's probably not what you think. In this episode, host Sara Kotila, LMT talks about what is sports massage and why it's important for runners to choose wisely.