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Should You Run a Half Marathon in Training for a Half Marathon?

drmichael April 17, 2025 No Comments

In my clinical practice working with runners, I get all sorts of questions Questions about training, racing, health, lifestyle, rehab, injuries, etc. All questions related to running. As a physical…

What is the next best step to rehab your injury?

drmichael March 26, 2025 No Comments

If you’re injured and trying to get back to running at your best, what is the best next step? Some of you reading this have met me in person or…

Do you know how to run?

drmichael March 19, 2025 No Comments

Why is it common for runners to NOT work on improving their running technique? Baseball players work on improving their ability to swing and throw. Soccer players practice kicking and passing…

Make 1 Decision to Change Your Life

drmichael March 12, 2025 No Comments

Have you heard of the butterfly effect? The butterfly effect is defined as: the phenomenon whereby a minute localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere. If…

How to Kickstart Motivation

drmichael March 5, 2025 No Comments

Sometime last year, I was speaking with a patient of mine about his upcoming 10K race. He mentioned that he wasn’t really doing that much consistent running but knew he…

Ever wanted to train for a 5K?

drmichael February 26, 2025 No Comments

If you wouldn’t call yourself a ‘runner’, training for your first 5K is one of the best decisions you can make to improve your overall health. But there are challenges…

How to Deadlift Safely

drmichael January 28, 2025 No Comments

In last week’s newsletter, I laid out some basic concepts for my 12-week Own the Off Season 2025 program. Heavy Hex Bar Deadlifting is the centerpiece of the program and…

How to Strength Train as a Runner

drmichael January 28, 2025 No Comments

As some of you may know, this past Friday marked the beginning of a 12-week strength training program I put together for male runners called: Own the Off Season 2025…

My #1 Health Tip for 2025

drmichael January 28, 2025 No Comments

You know what my least favorite fitness goals are? Weight loss goals. Goals to lose X pounds by Y date. So boring and uninspiring. I’ve got a better idea: choose…

Easy End of Year Positivity Exercise

drmichael January 2, 2025 No Comments

It is the last day of 2024 and tonight we will ring in 2025! This time of year is always filled with dreaming and planning for a successful new year.…

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