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The Weather Changed. Your Training Should Too.

This week is HOT. You’ve probably felt it the second you stepped outside here in Chicagoland. High temperatures are one thing, but the combination of heat and humidity makes every…

Can You Lend a Hand?

Hey everyone, Over the next several months, Valiant PT will be hosting a handful of community events designed to bring runners and active adults together. We currently have events planned…

Ignore False Goals

This past weekend I raced in the Northshore Classic Half Marathon in Highland Park. I was really looking forward to this race because, as many of you know, I’m training…

Shin Splints…or Something Worse?

You’ve probably heard of shin splints before Shin pain is super common in runners both new and experienced. But the tricky thing is that not all shin pain is just…

Run it first, race it later

The other day, I was talking with a friend of mine who is getting into running. Back in the day, he used to run track and loved the 1 mile…

Save the Date! Valiant PT Community Run

Sunday, September 13th, 2026 –Valiant PT 5K / 10K / Half MarathonOne of the best ways to stay motivated through the summer is to have a goal on the calendar.…

Shin Splints…or Something Worse?

You’ve probably heard of shin splints before Shin pain is super common in runners both new and experienced. But the tricky thing is that not all shin pain is just…

Ignore False Goals

This past weekend I raced in the Northshore Classic Half Marathon in Highland Park. I was really looking forward to this race because, as many of you know, I’m training…

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