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...
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...
