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Healthy Runner Podcast

Healthy Runner Podcast

By: Duane Scotti
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Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. 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. After 19 years teaching in higher education, Duane decided to step away as a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy to pursue his passion educating the running community. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, Healthy Runner Academy membership, 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! New podcast episodes uploaded every other week. Thanks for listening, welcome to Healthy Runner! Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • 300. Run Happy AND Get Faster: Why You Don't Need to Suffer to PR with Carolyn Coffin

    300. Run Happy AND Get Faster: Why You Don't Need to Suffer to PR with Carolyn Coffin
    May 19 2026

    Do you feel like every run needs to be hard in order to get faster?

    If so… that might be exactly why you're stuck.

    In this episode, I'm joined by run coach Carolyn Coffin to tackle one of the biggest myths in running:

    That you need to suffer through every workout to see results.

    We break down why "party pace" is that conversational, enjoyable effort isn't just for beginners… it's actually one of the most powerful tools to help you run faster, stay consistent, and avoid burnout.

    If your training has been feeling more like a grind than something you enjoy, this episode will shift how you think about performance.

    Because the truth is…

    You don't need to choose between running happy and chasing a PR.

    🎯 In this episode, you'll learn:

    - Why running harder isn't always the answer to getting faster

    - What "party pace" really means (and how to use it correctly)

    - The biggest mistake runners make with easy runs

    - How much of your training should actually feel easy

    - Where easy running stops being enough (the "ceiling" most runners miss)

    - How to balance performance and enjoyment in your training

    - Why enjoying your runs can actually improve your results

    - A simple shift you can make this week to train smarter

    For runners who want to:

    - Run faster without burning out

    - Stay consistent and avoid injury

    - Feel stronger and more confident in their training

    - Actually enjoy the process of running again

    🎁 FREE RESOURCE: Marathon Training Guide

    Want a clear, proven roadmap to train smarter and feel strong on race day?

    Download your Ultimate Marathon Training Guide to Master Your Marathon Feeling Strong

    This free guide is designed for both beginner and advanced runners who want to achieve their marathon goals while staying healthy and injury-free.

    Claim your free copy here!

    Listen to my previous episode with Carolyn on why older runners can get faster here!

    Listen to my previous episode with Carolyn as we celebrated 200 episodes here!

    Listen to my previous episode with Carolyn about running terminology 101 here!

    If you're ready for structured strength plans, progressive return-to-run programming, and coaching support so you're not guessing week to week, join the Healthy Runner Academy waitlist

    Looking for 1-on-1 guidance, structure, support, and accountability? Check out our signature Spark Healthy Runner Coaching here!

    👋🏼 New here?

    I'm Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 7x marathoner 🏅

    I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training by blending rehab-level expertise with performance training.

    If you found this helpful, make sure to follow the Healthy Runner Podcast and share this episode with a runner who needs to hear it.

    Connect with Carolyn Coffin:

    • Email Carolyn: inspiredsolescast@gmail.com

    • Inspired Soles Instagram: @inspiredsolescast

    • Carolyn's Instagram: @carolyn.c.coffin

    Connect with Dr. Duane:

    - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner

    - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter

    - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community

    - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

    - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com

    - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 299. IT Band Syndrome: When to Run, When to Rest, and How to Fix It Faster

    299. IT Band Syndrome: When to Run, When to Rest, and How to Fix It Faster
    Apr 29 2026
    [Download] The IT Band Fix for Runners Struggling with IT band pain while running and wondering if you should stop… or push through? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what you should do if you're dealing with IT band syndrome as a runner. Because here's the truth most runners don't hear: 👉🏼 You do NOT always need to stop running. But you DO need to know how to adjust your training the right way. As a running physical therapist and coach, I've helped hundreds of runners get out of that frustrating start stop cycle and back to consistent, pain free running. And the runners who recover the fastest are not the ones who completely rest… they're the ones who follow a structured plan. Inside this episode, I'll walk you through my Pain Traffic Light system so you know exactly when to run, when to modify, and when to rest. Then I'll show you a step by step return to run plan so you can keep your fitness, avoid setbacks, and actually fix the root cause of your IT band pain. If you've ever asked yourself: -Should I run with IT band pain? -How long should I rest IT band syndrome? -Why does my outer knee hurt when I run? This episode is for you. 🎯 What You'll Learn - Why your IT band is NOT the real problem - The biggest mistake runners make with IT band syndrome - How to tell if you should run today (green, yellow, red light) - Exactly how to modify your runs without losing fitness - A 3 phase return to run protocol that actually works - How cadence and stride impact IT band stress - The role of hip strength in fixing IT band pain for good 🎁 Download my free ITB guide here! If you're ready for structured strength plans, progressive return-to-run programming, and coaching support so you're not guessing week to week, join the Healthy Runner Academy waitlist Return to Running Program without IT Band Pain here 🎥 5 Minute Warm Up Before Running (Follow Along) Listen to my previous episode on conquering marathon training without IT Band Syndrome here! Listen to my previous episode on unraveling the mystery between Runners Knee vs. ITBS here Listen to my previous episode on 4 can't miss tips for IT band syndrome here! Listen to my previous episode on run walk run with Jeff Galloway here Watch how Josmany went from IT band injury to pain-free marathon here Watch how Stephanie went from IT band pain with every long run to conquering the 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge in Disney here Want to work with Dr. Duane as your running physical therapist and coach with structured achilles rehab, strength, nutrition, and a run plan with full support and accountability to overcome your IT Band Syndrome and keep it from coming back again? Book a call and learn more about Healthy Runner coaching here Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music Website
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    52 mins
  • 298. She Started Marathon Running at 50… Now Coach Colleen Masse Has Run 22 (And 6 World Majors)

    298. She Started Marathon Running at 50… Now Coach Colleen Masse Has Run 22 (And 6 World Majors)
    Apr 9 2026

    Most runners think once you hit 50… your best running years are behind you.

    It's time to slow down.
    Run less.
    Lower expectations.

    But what if that's completely wrong?

    In this episode, I sit down with RRCA Certified Running Coach and Spark Healthy Runner coach, Colleen Masse, who started marathon training at 50… and has since completed 22 marathons, including all six World Marathon Majors (Berlin, London, Tokyo, Chicago, New York, and Boston).

    But this isn't just a story about big races.

    It's about what's actually possible when you train smart, stay consistent, and build a strong, durable body.

    We dive into how Colleen went from thinking she hated racing… to finding purpose, joy, and community in running during a major life transition.

    And more importantly, we break down exactly how she's been able to stay healthy while doing it.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    -How to start running or return to running after 50
    -The key differences in marathon training after 40 and 50
    -How to build durability and avoid the injury cycle
    -Why masters runners may actually have an advantage
    -How to balance training with a full time career and family
    -The mindset shift from pressure to purpose in your running

    If you've ever wondered if it's "too late" to chase big running goals… this episode will change your perspective.

    Your strongest chapter might still be ahead.

    🎧 Listen now and start building a stronger, healthier running body.

    Listen to my previous episode on Beginner Marathon Training here!

    Listen to my previous episode on Advanced Marathon Training here!

    Listen to my previous episode on how older runners can still get faster here!

    Listen to my previous episode on marathon injury prevention here!

    Listen to my previous episode on marathon strength training guide: run stronger with these 3 essentials here!



    There are six steps to growing in your running journey so you can enjoy it and stay healthy! Learn them here!

    Looking for 1-on-1 guidance, structure, support, and accountability? Check out our signature Spark Healthy Runner Coaching here!



    Connect with Coach Colleen:

    - Instagram: @colleenrunstheworld

    - Facebook: Running Adventures of a 50 Something Women

    - Healthy Runner Facebook Community

    Connect with Dr. Duane:

    - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner

    - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter

    - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community

    - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

    - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com

    - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com

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    53 mins
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