Category Archives: Podcast Interviews

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Becoming Resistant to Running Injuries

https://www.marathontrainingacademy.com/becoming-resistant-to-running-injuries

Marathon Training Academy

November 14, 2020

In this podcast interview with Angie Spencer (RN and Certified Running Coach) and Trevor Spencer (co-host of the Marathon Training Academy Podcast), we discuss how you can become more resistant to running injuries. Topics include: key ways that people can prevent injuries from occurring in the first place; what type of strength training runners should be doing; and how to differentiate between discomfort and pain and when to seek help. Listen to the podcast

Disclaimer: This blog post and podcast are not meant to replace the advice of your doctor/health care provider, or speak to the condition of one particular person but rather give general advice.

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BeastNet Podcast Recap: Ben and Ted

In this podcast interview with Mike James (host of the BeastNet Podcast) and Ted Kielley (friend and Physical Therapy client), we discuss injury rehabilitation and what you need to do practically and mindset-wise to get back to obstacle course racing events (like the Spartan).  We also discuss the importance of teaming up with medical providers who actually understand your specific sport or lifestyle and how to find medical providers that can help you along the way.  Finally, we discuss best practices in preventing injury as a person ages to insure longevity as an Obstacle Course Race (OCR) athlete and how to age well in general.  Listen to the podcast

Disclaimer:  This blog post and podcast are not meant to replace the advice of your doctor/health care provider, or speak to the condition of one particular person but rather give general advice.

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How to Avoid Overtraining as a Long Distance Runner

http://marathontrainingacademy.com/how-to-avoid-overtraining-as-a-long-distance-runner

Marathon Training Academy

May 30, 2018

In this podcast interview with Angie Spencer (RN and Certified Running Coach) and Trevor Spencer (co-host of the Marathon Training Academy Podcast), we discuss Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) and how it differs from an overuse injury, the top mistakes we see runners make in regards to training and recovery, and answer questions from runners.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ben Shatto about overtraining, which is a leading cause of injury and burnout in long distance runners.  Listen to the podcast

Disclaimer:  This blog post and podcast are not meant to replace the advice of your doctor/health care provider, or speak to the condition of one particular person but rather give general advice.

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The Injury Episode!

With Special Guest Dr. Ben Shatto

http://marathontrainingacademy.com/injury-episode

Marathon Training Academy

May 11, 2017

In this podcast interview with Angie Spencer (RN and Certified Running Coach) and Trevor Spencer (co-host of the Marathon Training Academy Podcast), we discuss the prevalence of running injuries, the top mistakes we see runners make, and answer injury related questions from runners.

In this episode we talk injury prevention with our friend and physical therapy doctor Ben Shatto. Plus we answer injury related questions from real everyday runners like you. Glutes, calves, hamstrings, IT Band, foot and knee pain . . . we cover it all! Listen to the podcast

Disclaimer: This blog post and podcast are not meant to replace the advice of your doctor/health care provider, or speak to the condition of one particular person but rather give general advice.

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Q & A: Running Injuries, Part 2

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http://marathontrainingacademy.com/running-injuries2

Marathon Training Academy

February 14, 2016

Do you have a nagging stubborn injury? Recovery and injury prevention are critical and should be performed regularly so you don’t miss valuable training time.  In Part 2 of this podcast interview with Marathon Training Academy, I discuss injury prevention and treatment for the most common running injuries.  For detailed written answers and web links for more in-depth prevention and self-treatment strategies, please refer to Q & A Running Injuries Show Notes.

Fit man gripping his injured calf muscle on a sunny dayRunning injuries that crop up during marathon training are a real bummer! Here’s part two of our Q and A with physical therapy doctor Ben Shatto.

In this episode, you will hear about injury recurrence, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, ITBS, and more. My favorite quote from this episode is, “Injury is never normal.” Listen to the podcast

Disclaimer: This blog post and podcast are not meant to replace the advice of your doctor/health care provider, or speak to the condition of one particular person but rather give general advice.

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Q & A: Running Injuries

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http://marathontrainingacademy.com/running-injuries

Marathon Training Academy

February 11, 2016

Do you want to meet your fitness goals? Avoiding injury is critical! In this podcast interview with Marathon Training Academy, I discuss common running injuries and self-treatment strategies.

RunningInjuryOnCalfRunning injuries! In this episode we invite Dr. Ben Shatto on the podcast and fire away with injury related questions sent in by Academy members.

You will learn when to self-treat an injury versus visiting a physical therapist, how to pick a PT, and great questions and answers about glutes, hamstrings, and muscle imbalances. Lots to love!  Listen to the podcast

Disclaimer: This blog post and podcast are not meant to replace the advice of your doctor/health care provider, or speak to the condition of one particular person but rather give general advice.

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Longevity through Physical Therapy

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http://hartmanmedia.com/ls43/

The Longevity and Biohacking Show

November 12, 2015

Increasing your lifespan without increasing your health span is basically a self-torturing program.  If you don’t have quality of life in your later years, why would you want them?  Our guest, Ben Shatto, tells us about physical therapy and how it can be used as a preventative medicine to ward off many of the prominent illnesses attributed to aging.  Humans were designed to move much more than our current lifestyles afford us.  Get up and move!  Listen to the show

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How to Rehabilitate Achilles Tendinitis

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http://marathontrainingacademy.com/the-marathon-that-got-away

Marathon Training Academy

September 20, 2015

In this podcast, Trevor discusses the difficult decision to not run a race. He chose to avoid risking further injury as he prepares for a more important race in a couple of months. His particular injury and decision provided an opportunity for us to identify the cause of his Achilles tendinitis pain and the different methods he could utilize during his rehabilitation. Listen to the podcast

KinesiologicalTapingForAchillesTendinitisIn this particular episode, I mention several rehabilitation strategies, including utilizing mobility bands and Kinesiological tape.

For specific strategies on how to rehabilitate Achilles tendinitis, please refer to https://www.thephysicaltherapyadvisor.com/MTA.