by Steve Gonser PT DPT | May 3, 2022 | Training & Racing
Heading into taper can be a stressful time for a lot of runners. It’s common for runners to go ‘taper crazy,’ as I like to call it. They just start making changes and trying many new things right before a race. It’s essential to keep in mind that anything new can...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Dec 20, 2021 | Training & Racing
If you think your training starts in February, think again. Many runners don’t realize that the best time to prepare for next season is now. If you want to run injury-free in 2022, there’s one thing you should start doing right away. Build your strength reserves....
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Dec 20, 2021 | Training & Racing
Do you want to get the most out of your training in 2022? Avoiding injury is the key. A lot of runners come to my physical therapy practice frustrated by injuries that stop their training for months on end. What they don’t realize is that most serious injuries are...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Dec 14, 2021 | Training & Racing
Runners who “just run” and struggle with injury are in for more of the same in 2022. Why? Running all the time builds imbalances in muscle groups that will wear down the body eventually. Watch this video to learn more: Injured runners often come into my physical...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Dec 10, 2021 | Training & Racing
“On January 1, I’m going to get serious about my training.” I hear this often from my runners as a physical therapist. It’s common to have inconsistent training habits during the holidays, but that won’t set you up for success in 2022. One of the biggest issues I...
by Steve Gonser PT DPT | Oct 7, 2021 | Training & Racing
When runners glance at the calendar and realize their race is coming up faster than expected, it’s completely normal to enter panic mode. As a Physical Therapist, many of the injuries I treat are caused by poor training plans, where people launch into full throttle...
