#31: When to Seek Help Breaking Through Plateaus, Injuries, and DIY Pitfalls in Running
Making Strides Podcast
In this episode of the Making Strides podcast, hosts AJ and Adam delve into the crucial topic of knowing when to seek professional help for running injuries and performance plateaus. As running coaches and physical therapists, they share their expertise on the indicators that suggest it's time to get professional support, whether it's due to persistent pain, stiffness, or a plateau in performance. They discuss common mistakes runners make self-managing their injuries and training, the detrimental effects of delaying professional help, and the significant role of accountability and structured...
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#30: Cross-Training for Runners: Uncovering the Truth
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In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, hosts Adam, AJ, and special guest Chase, a seasoned physical therapist and competitive swimmer, delve into the world of cross-training for runners. They discuss why runners are drawn to cross-training, debunk common myths, and provide actionable advice to enhance your running journey. Topics include injury prevention, enhancing performance, and the best cross-training activities. Whether you're a dedicated runner or just curious about how cross-training can fit into your routine, this episode offers valuable insights to support your fitness goals....
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#29: Demystifying Running Form: Myths, Facts, and Optimizations
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In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, co-hosts AJ Cohen and Adam Schwerdt discuss the intricacies of running form. They emphasize the misconception of a 'perfect' running form and explore the individuality of running styles, likening them to unique signatures. They also debunk common myths like the negative perception of heel striking and explore under-discussed topics like how changes in form can impact running economy. The hosts offer practical advice on how to potentially alter one's running form for injury prevention and performance optimization through changes in step rate,...
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#28: Things PTs Need to Stop Telling Patients - with Dr. Lisa Zagorski
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In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, AJ chats with Lisa Zagorski, PT, DPT, OCS to talk about "Things PTs Need to Stop Telling Patients". Here are some of the things we talked about: You need to STOP doing XYZ activity. (without offering or trying modifications first) Your XYZ hurts because your XYZ is weak. Your XYZ hurts because your XYZ [enter biomechanical reason]. You need to do some complicated warm-up or muscle activation. XYZ exercise is inherently bad for you. Eccentrics only for tendinopathy. Modalities/passive treatments in general. Dry needling fixes...
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Episode 27: The Iron Equation: Labs, Supplements, and Stories with Katie Kissane
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In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, AJ and Adam sit down with registered dietician, Katie Kissane to talk about iron for endurance athletes. Check it out! —— 5:00 Katie’s story and journey into dietetics 12:00 Supplementing without prior testing 14:30 AJ’s story of being anemic 15:30 Sex difference with anemia and definitions 19:45 AJ’s crazy supplement protocol 26:00 Inhibitors of absorption 30:15 What Iron does 37:00 Labs for athletes vs general population 41:15 Time frame for improvement and frequency of testing 46:00 Different forms and sources of iron —— ——...
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Episode 26: Expert Tips on Getting Faster, Strength Training, and More
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In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, AJ and Adam answer some questions submitted by listeners and a few gathered from social media. Topics include strength work for runners and rehab, priorities, cramping, and getting faster. Check it out! 3:00 Strength training for the upper body 10:25 Patellofemoral pain exercise selection 18:45 What would you do if life granted you an extra hour per week? 22:20 What to do about cramping? 25: 50 How to get faster running. 33:15 Longest run we have done and highest elevation we’ve done ——
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Episode 25: Fueling the Fire: Navigating Fasting and Nutrition with Jenna Moore, RD
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In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, AJ and Adam talk to Jenna Moore, RD, CSSD about a number of hot topics in the nutrition/fueling world for endurance athletes. —— 6:00 What is fasting? 8:45 Breaking down Jenna’s 30day fast 12:15 Sugar dependencies and cravings 15:00 Supporting tissue growth with nutrition 18:30 Fats for energy 26:45 Rock climbing nutrition 32:15 Time it takes for nutrient utilization 42:00 Keto talk 46:45 Menstrual cycles in fasting 51:40 Total caloric intake daily vs weekly 55:00 When might you consider fasting 58:00 Approaching fasting...
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Episode 24: When and How Should you Return to Training Post-Race?
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In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, AJ and Adam talk about another common question they get asked. When and how do you return to training post-race? They close out the episode by discussing the ever-important question of how long should your long run be leading into a race. Specifically, one of Adam’s coaching clients is used as an example as they are approaching a 60k race. Enjoy! --- 4:00 Returning to training post race 13:00 Return to run timeframes for marathon-ultra 19:50 Return to run time frames for 1/2 marathon and below 24:30 How long does the long run need to be?...
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Episode 23: Rehab from Fractures, and Distance/Pace vs.Time/Effort-Based Training
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In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, AJ and Adam talk have a great conversation with a number of great takeaways to help you while injured and facilitate better training for performance. Adam recently fractured his ankle so that was discussed as well as the rehab to follow with several considerations that are often missed by health care professionals. They close out the episode by talking about programming in minutes vs miles and utilizing heart rate. Enjoy! ___ 2:00 Adam’s ankle fracture 11:30 Rehab with fractures while immobilized 12:20 Stress fracture vs avulsion fracture rehab...
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Episode 22: Weather and Training with Atmospheric Scientist Brad Wells
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In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast AJ and Adam talk to Brad Wells. He studied atmospheric science at CSU and works in meteorology. Naturally, they discussed all things weather so that you can best know what is coming your way and prepare. Also discussed, are the infamous inversions and how accurate our watches are at measuring altitude and incoming storms. 8:00 Accuracy of extended forecasts 11:30 The best places to find forecasts 19:20 Specifics to look at so you can prepare 27:15 Can we predict inversions? 33:00 When to be concerned with incoming weather 36:30 Rapid fire...
info_outlineThis is a Solo Strides Episode with Dr. AJ Cohen.
A DNF, or “Did not Finish” is the scarlet letter of the ultrarunning world. Many ultrarunners dread even thinking about the possibility of not finishing a race… Some people get sick to their stomach when thinking about a past DNF… They think that they failed. But I’m here to tell you that it shouldn’t be that way. I want to share my DNF experience with you, give you my perspective on it, and see if there might be a better way we can think about a DNF…
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