A Doctor of Physical Therapy keeping runners of all shapes and sizes injury free (specifically those over the age of 35). Running Tips, home workouts, & rehab. Strength and Injury Prevention for Runners
Why You Keep Gassing Out During Your 5k
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Hey there Reader Ever find yourself halfway through your 5k feeling like your legs are toast and you just can’t hold pace? That “gassing out” moment is more common than you think—and it’s 100% fixable. Here’s what’s happening: Here’s what works:
It’s not about trying harder—it’s about training smarter. If you want a simple weekly plan for a stronger, faster 5k, I’ve got you covered. Read the full breakdown here: [link to full blog post] Trust the process. Build the engine. The speed will come. Read the full article here: https://therunnerdoc.com/5k-foundations/ Watch the video here:
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A Doctor of Physical Therapy keeping runners of all shapes and sizes injury free (specifically those over the age of 35). Running Tips, home workouts, & rehab. Strength and Injury Prevention for Runners
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Hey there Reader You’ve been patient. You’ve rested. You’ve stretched. The pain is finally gone. So why does running still feel off? Why does that old injury keep creeping back in when you try to push your mileage? Here’s the hard truth: Most runners return too soon—without knowing if their body is truly ready. And that’s why they stay stuck in the cycle of rest, run, reinjury. But that cycle ends today. Let’s talk about how to know for sure if you’re ready to run again—and how to do it the...