I Pr’d my half marathon by 13 minutes. One reason I truly think I was able to do this was because of how mentally prepped I was to endure the 13.1 miles at my half marathon pace. I can’t stress the mental importance enough, so in this episode I have physical therapist Dr. Jessica Wulke here to discuss the importance of neurocognitive training for runners. Episode Outline00:00Introduction: Is Running a Learned Skill or an Innate Ability?06:39Challenging Yourself and the Benefits of Runnin...
Oct 14, 2024
56 min
As a physical therapist, I often find that there is a debate when it comes to running… That is, is running a learned skill or is it something that we innately pick up and do well right away? So, in this episode I have Dr. TJ Martino here to discuss just that. And, if it is a skill, how can runners improve and refine that skill to become a better runner. Episode Outline00:00Introduction: Is Running a Learned Skill or an Innate Ability?06:39Challenging Yourself and the Benefits of Running1...
Sep 23, 2024
1 hr 1 min
On this episode, Dr. Mani Alavi and I discuss mismatched disease and its impact on human health. We also explore the concept of mismatched disease and its relationship to the modern environment. Dr. Mani talks about the impact processed foods have on our health, the reasons behind the higher rates of chronic illnesses in America, and the role of physical activity in preventing mismatched disease. The conversation also provides insights for runners, emphasizing the importance of varied movemen...
Sep 16, 2024
1 hr 3 min
On this episode, physical therapist, Dr. Shaun Astorga and I discuss his story overcoming from a life altering brain and neck injury and how he was able to overcome the struggles of completing daily tasks to eventually running half marathons post injury. Episode Outline00:00Introduction and Background02:15Getting Into Running and Injury05:21Upcoming Half Marathon and Training06:22Unpacking the Injury and Symptoms12:12Seeking Help and Advocating for Yourself17:11Rehabilitation and Recover...
Sep 2, 2024
52 min
On this episode, nutrition coach, Mike Schmidt and I discuss using holistic health and nutrition to learn how to be more in tune with your body and become the CEO of your body. Mike discusses how his diet changed cleared up his hormonal acne and the importance of listening to your body.Episode Outline00:00Introduction and Background01:23Discovering the Power of Nutrition03:19The Impact of Gluten and Dairy on Skin Health08:29The Benefits of Cold-Pressed Juices11:21Nutrition and Eyesight23:38Be...
Aug 19, 2024
1 hr
We are entering August, and August means all those runners who are running a marathon this year will slowly be entering heavy mileage. One common challenge that a lot of my runners face is how to manage their strength training while still running sometimes up to 4-5 days per week. Many runners also have a a belief that strength training will inhibit their running gains due to muscle fatigue. So in this episode I have Danai here to debunk myths about strength training in marathon prep and how ...
Aug 12, 2024
59 min
If you know me, you know how much I can’t stop talking about how important it is for women to feel safe when they run. I’ve posted several times and even made a podcast about what women can do to ensure their safety. Recently, I discovered the best app to not only keep woman feeling safe, but even a great way to meet other people and learn about new running spots safely, and that is the running mate app. So, in this episode I have owner and CEO of running mate, Dena Lewis here to discuss her ...
Aug 5, 2024
55 min
We are approaching the end of July and many runners at this point have their races set on the calendar. I personally, will be running the Newport Jersey City Half Marathon this September, along with a good chunk of my RunwithKat clients. And as I have been programming, I couldn’t stop thinking about how many runners during half marathon/marathon season pick together random workouts as they build their programming with no true intent or purpose behind their workout selection. So, in this...
Jul 29, 2024
1 hr 3 min
As a PT, one thing I absolutely love my clients integrate in their schedule is Yoga. And often times, I find that my clients see how much it benefits their running. But, I also know other runners will overlook the benefits of Yoga, and have trouble finding where to fit another activity in to their weekly schedule, or they just don’t know where to start. So today, I have Dominique Bonura here to discuss why runners should doing Yoga, how it can benefit your running, and how to ease into ...
Jul 22, 2024
1 hr 5 min
In this episode, I discuss the 5 reasons I think that I had an exponential increase in fitness and PR’s this year. This includes variables such as training tips, social influence, and mindset shifts. Connect with Dr. KatInstagram- @Runwithkat_dptTik-tok- @Runwithkat_dptFacebook Group- RunwithKat ShowWebsite- RunwithKat.net
Jul 8, 2024
25 min
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