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... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | May 7, 2025 | Training & Racing
Many runners treat their long runs as a test to see if they can maintain race pace for extended distances. While this approach might seem beneficial, it often leads to fatigue, injury, and burnout. Let’s explore why long runs should be about building endurance,... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 23, 2025 | Tips, Training & Racing
You’re deep in a training cycle. Mileage is climbing. Something’s tight, something else is sore, and your IT band is throwing side-eye again. So you reach for ibuprofen—just a couple—to help you stay on track. You wouldn’t be the first. Plenty of runners treat Advil... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 18, 2025 | Tips, Training & Racing
Many runners head out feeling strong, only to slow down significantly by the midway point. A fast start feels great—until it doesn’t. Legs tighten, breathing gets harder, and what began as a confident run turns into a struggle to the finish. This isn’t a motivation... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Apr 1, 2025 | Training & Racing
Let’s be honest. You’re not living in a training montage. There’s no swelling background music, no personal chef prepping your recovery meals, and no one massaging your calves while you sip a protein shake. You’ve got a job. Maybe kids. A partner. A dog who thinks you... 
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Feb 20, 2025 | Injury Prevention, Tips, Training & Racing
Every runner has been there—you miss a few runs, maybe even a week or two, and suddenly, your entire training cycle is unraveling. Your pace, endurance, and shot at race day success all seem slipping away. Panic sets in. But here’s the reality: you’re not losing as... 
