Running is essentially a series of one-legged hops repeated over and over again. The repetitive nature of running can exacerbate imbalances in any part of our body. While many mild asymmetries are normal and not necessarily cause for concern, others can make you more injury prone.
This week’s guest helps runners deal with all types of imbalances. Dr. Sarah Ceschin is a physical therapist from Boulder, Colorado, who I had the pleasure of meeting in person at a recent group run. Sarah works with a variety of athletes, particularly runners and climbers.
If you ever find yourself in need of a physical therapist, try to seek out one who is familiar with treating runners! As a runner herself, Sarah understands the demands of running and helps runners stay healthy and strong. As a physical therapist, she deals with athlete imbalances on a daily basis and is a tremendous resource to learn how to address them.
In our discussion, we dive deep into the topic of asymmetries and imbalances, including:
If you're looking to maximize your strength and durability, you'll enjoy my conversation with Sarah!
Links & Resources from the Show:
This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, one of the most reputable blood testing companies in the world. They were founded in 2009 by aging, genetics, and biometrics scientists to help you analyze your body’s data and get a firm idea of how well you’re responding to training.
Understanding your body’s biomarkers, from stress hormones to testosterone to Vitamin D, can help you figure out if you’re over-training, under-training, optimally training, or if you have a health issue that might be affecting your running. But the best part is that they give you personalized optimal ranges for each of these biomarkers and a host of ways to improve these markers through diet, lifestyle, or exercise changes.
I’ve personally gotten three Ultimate tests from them and the process is simple, easy, and very eye-opening if you haven’t done a deep dive on your biomarkers yet. Of all the investments you can make in your running, this one is like getting a detailed checkup or regularly scheduled maintenance for your internal physiology.
If you’re ready to take control of your health and optimize your training, get 25% off any of their blood tests with code STRENGTHRUNNING at InsideTracker.
Thank you Gnarly Nutrition!
What an amazing brand name! But they don’t just sound great, they make amazing nutrition products to help athletes like you optimize their diet, fuel smarter, and reach new heights in training. Their chocolate whey protein powder blows my mind - it’s the tastiest protein powder I’ve ever had. I mix it with almond milk and it’s just amazing how creamy and sweet it tastes.
Gnarly is a trusted supplier of nutrition products to athletes because all of their protein powders, pre-workout supplements, amino acids, and fuel are all NSF-certified. That means you can trust everything from Gnarly to be safe, clean, and free of any banned substances. They comply with strict standards and procedures during every stage of the product’s development, including unplanned on-site inspections, to ensure you know exactly what you’re putting in your body.
Fuel better and recover smarter so that you can do more of what you love: running. Go to gognarly.com and be sure to use code GNARLY20 to save 20% sitewide on your entire order.
196. Injury Prevention Q&A with Cohost Tina Muir
195. Peter Bromka on Pacing the Pro’s and Seeing Desiree Linden Break the 50k WR
194. Coach Kevin Carr on Functional Training, Multiplanar Exercises, and Movement Quality
193. Running and Identity: How Endeavorun CEO Jake Tuber is Making a Comeback and Navigating Uncertainty
192. Dr. Stacy Sims On Female Physiology and Training Differences Between the Sexes
191. Icon Dean Karnazes on the Future of Ultras, His Competitive Drive, and His Advice to You
190. New Coaching Call! How to Train For Your First Hilly Trail Race
189. Former LA Lakers Strength Coach Tim DiFrancesco on Why Runners Must Get Strong
188: Harness the Power of a Growth Mindset with Professor Alison Pope-Rhodius
187. Get to Know the Coach: An Interview with Strength Running Founder Jason Fitzgerald
186. The Physiology of Altitude: What Training at 10,000 Feet Does to Your Body
185. Ultrarunner Candice Burt on Running 800 Miles, Hallucinating, and Discovering Yourself
184. How to Engineer a Marathon Breakthrough: A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call
183. Dr. Duncan Simpson on Brain Training and Why Focus is the Top Mental Skill
182. Tension, Impact Force, and Energy Return: A Running Technique Masterclass
181. Trail Runner Magazine’s Zoe Rom on Environmental Justice and Why it Matters
180. Pro Dana Giordano on Betting on Yourself, Taking Risks, and Making Running More Fun
179. Dr. Caitlin Alexander on Long-Term Injuries, Self-Treatment, and Disrupted Motor Patterns
178. Are Minimalist Shoes For You? Xero Shoes CEO Steven Sashen on the Promises of Minimalism
177. How to ‘Make the Leap’ and Create Your Next Performance Breakthrough
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Running with Jake - The PLODcast
Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
Coach Bennett’s Podcast
Ali on the Run Show
The CITIUS MAG Podcast with Chris Chavez | A Running + Track and Field Show