In this episode I sit down and chat with Jason Tucker Thomsen.

Jason is a Chiropractor, Runner and Running Coach. 

We discuss the differences between Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care and when to seek either and the similarities and differences. 

We discuss preparing and adjusting to running in the heat as well as the altitude. These tips were super helpful as I'm learning to adjust to the heat and humidity here in FL!

We compare running and living in UT and FL as we've both lived in both.

And we have a fun little surprise of figuring out we both worked for the same running shoe store just one year apart - Runner's Corner in Orem, UT (the best running shoe store out there!) 

Jason can be found on Facebook on his personal profile at Jason Tucker Thomsen, on IG @jason_the_chiro_runner, on in his FB group "Running Secrets (Official)"

In this episode I sit down and chat with Megan James. Megan is a runner, PT, running coach and mom in Upstate New York.

She shares how she is running at her best at age 31 and post-baby, what has changed for her running since college, her perspectives on rehab as a runner, and what she has learned through injury herself.

Megan can be found on IG @immersion_pt, on FB at Immersion PT and online at www.ptimmersion.net/

Thanks so much again for being on Megan!

In this episode I sit down and talk with Dan Walters, head coach of DWRunning in Chicago, IL.

We talk how he started his run coaching business from the ground up, entrepreneurship, coaching, the keys to success as a runner, and much more. 

DWRunning is a running team of 110 adults in Chicago, IL. Dan's passion for the sport is super evident in this episode and I can't wait for you all to get to hear from him and of course get to listen to his Breaking 5 moment :) 

Dan can be found at www.dwrunning.com, on IG at @dwrunning1, and on FB at DWRunning

In this episode I sit down and talk with Steph Mundt. A fellow Physical Therapist and Running Coach and owner of Volante PT and Performance in Scottsdale, AZ.

In this Special Episode you get to hear from just me, Kristen, the host :)

I share my professional journey. 

WHY I originally decided to become a Physical Therapist. 

My frustrations and STRUGGLES during my first few years as a PT. 

To some pretty hard years where I struggled A LOT. 

To what pushed me to take a DIFFERENT route in my career. 

To present day where I am extremely PASSIONATE about what I do working with runners ONLINE and helping other clinicians do the same <3  

I tried to get pretty VULNERABLE and share it all in this one :) 

...with a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT at the end that hasn't been made PUBLIC anywhere else.... yet :D 

In this episode I sit down and chat with Mark Spewak, running coach and founder of Spewak Training in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mark is super energetic and passionate about the sport of running and this shows through in this episode.

We get to hear about his running journey, past and current.

Mark shares on his experience with depression and anxiety, how running has played a role, and false beliefs around the subject. He also shares what encouraged him to be so open about his journey. 

We get to hear about what he is doing for the St. Louis community with his run coaching team, his vision for his business, as well as what lead to him pursuing his passion and being able to make a full time income as a running coach. He shows that you truly can do what you love every day. 

Mark can be found at spewaktraining.com, on IG @spewaktraining and @specitydreamboy, on his personal FB profile Mark Spewak, and on Twitter @SpeCityDreamBoy.

In this episode I sit down with Coach Nick Maas, head cross country and track and field coach of UW-Parkside in Kenosha, WI, my hometown. 

We discuss:

- Incorporating Sprint Training for distance runners ⁣ 

- WHY he NEVER runs with headphones on⁣ 

- The KEY to racing ⁣ 

- How learning all the events in track and field has helped him as a distance coach ⁣ 

- The KEY to becoming a better coach ⁣ 

- The IT factor of what the top athletes have ⁣ 

- His current training for ULTRAs⁣ 

- and of course.. his Breaking Five moment 

Nick can be contacted at [email protected]

In this episode we interview Adam Schwerdt - Physical Therapist, Runner, Run Coach and owner of Run Mental in Colorado Springs, CO.

We discuss:

-Common Mistakes Runners make that lead to injury

-Training Principles to follow to stay injury free

-Strength Training for Runners

As well as:

-His running goals and track aspirations at age 28

-His injury journey and…

-AND an INCREDIBLE Breaking 5 moment, HINT it involves ACTUALLY Breaking 5 BUT it’s not your typical Breaking 5 experience, it’s certainly unique and inspiring :) 

In this episode I sit down with Lara Johnson - fellow Runner, Physical Therapist, and Business Owner.

In Part 2 of 2 of the interview with Lara we discuss how she has learned to approach running with a healthier mindset.

In this episode you will get to hear about:

-Healing the Body

-Mindfulness and Meditation

-Doing the Inner Work

-Yoga and Running

-and much more

Lara can be contacted at:

website: http://www.bouldercoloradophysicaltherapy.com/

email: [email protected]

IG: @drlarajohnson

personal FB: Lara Johnson

FB page: Lara Johnson Physical Therapy and Wellness

In this episode I sit down with Lara Johnson - fellow Runner, Physical Therapist, and Business Owner. 

In Part 1 of 2 of the interview with Lara, we discuss her running journey, professional journey, and injury journey. 

We dig into her history as a runner so that we can better understand the path she is on today (shared in Part 2). 

In this episode you will get to hear about:

-a medical scare that shaped her running journey

-going after big goals 

-injury and burnout

-and much more

Make sure to also listen to Part 2 for more on incorporating mindfulness into running!

Lara can be contacted at: 

website: http://www.bouldercoloradophysicaltherapy.com/

email: [email protected]

IG: @drlarajohnson

personal FB: Lara Johnson

FB page: Lara Johnson Physical Therapy and Wellness