by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Nov 4, 2025 | Training & Racing
After two tough marathons that didn’t go the way I planned, I needed to prove to myself that the work still meant something. I wasn’t chasing redemption, just clarity. Hamilton wasn’t supposed to be a big race — it was supposed to be the right one. Flat course, cool... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jul 15, 2025 | Nutrition, Training & Racing
Is collagen worth it for runners? Or just another trend in a sea of powders and pills? By the time most runners hit their 30s and 40s, the goals begin to shift. You still want to run strong, but consistency and staying injury-free take priority. You don’t have time... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jun 17, 2025 | Training & Racing
When you’re training for a big race, it’s tempting to throw in a few extra races along the way. Maybe a local 5K or a half marathon that lines up perfectly with your calendar. These races can be great checkpoints, but they can also set you back if you’re not careful.... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Jun 5, 2025 | Training & Racing
Some weeks, you feel unstoppable.Other weeks, you’re negotiating with yourself over a three-mile run. That doesn’t make you lazy or inconsistent.It makes you a runner with a full life. If you’re training for a fall race—whether it’s your first or your tenth—there’s a... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | May 29, 2025 | Training & Racing
Let’s rewind to Chicago, fall 2024. The lead-up to that marathon was textbook — solid training, workouts clicked, I felt strong. Everything pointed to a great race… until it didn’t. I fell apart. It was one of the hardest races I’ve ever run. Not because of the... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | May 16, 2025 | Tips, Training & Racing
Fall marathon and half marathon training is almost here. The plans are set. Shoes are ready. But if you’re training with a job, a family, or any real-life responsibility, you already know this: race prep rarely goes the way it’s designed. Every Training Cycle is a New... 
