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Runners are great at ignoring pain. That is exactly the problem. In this episode, physical therapist Dr. Lisbeth Hoyt joins Coach Nick and Coach Amanda to break down bone health, the injury continuum, and how to actually catch a bone stress injury before it becomes a 12-week stress fracture.We get into why women are not small men, how hormonal shifts across your life (adolescence, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause) change your risk, and why the least exciting habits (strength, fuel, sleep) are the ones that keep you running. If you have ever pushed through a nagging shin or told your doctor you "jog occasionally," this one is for you.IN THIS EPISODE● Why bone is a living, dynamic tissue, and how running builds it stronger● The number one warning sign that shows up BEFORE the aches and pains● How to tell a normal bad run from an early bone stress injury● Why running-specific PT matters, and how to advocate for yourself● The life stages when women need to train and fuel differently● The three "boring" basics that prevent most injuries: strength, nutrition, sleepTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome and introductions00:26 Meet Dr. Lisbeth Hoyt, PT (and the fitness enthusiast title)04:18 Today's topic: starting with bone health05:09 Bone as living tissue: how it breaks down and rebuilds07:00 Why male-centric research fails female runners07:56 Nutrition habits that build bone early in life11:52 The injury continuum: early warning signs runners dismiss15:07 Why runners swing between panic and pushing through17:51 Running-specific PT vs. generic PT, and advocating for yourself21:56 Why we keep you running instead of shutting you down25:07 The comprehensive intake: sleep, stress, nutrition, life load30:32 The biggest red flags: sleep and nutrition32:34 Life stages that demand more intention around bone health37:00 Perimenopause, misdiagnosis, and the research gap39:48 Training through pregnancy and the postpartum rush back42:00 Why postpartum needs strength, pelvic floor PT, and honest expectations45:10 The three things to start today: strength, nutrition, sleep49:27 Rapid-fire questions with Dr. Hoyt52:30 Where to find Dr. Hoyt and work with herCONNECT WITH DR. LISBETH HOYTLisbeth is a running specialized physical therapist at Custom Performance, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, RRCA-certified running coach, and certified mat Pilates instructor. She's been working exclusively in the running world at Custom Performance for the past 10 years. Lisbeth has been a lifelong athlete who found her way to distance running following the end of organized team sports (aka college graduation).As a physical therapist Lisbeth believes running should be fun and part of a balanced, active lifestyle, and meets each client where they are in their running journey. Her goal is to help runners build the strength, movement skills, and confidence they need to keep doing what they love.Lisbeth is a 4 time marathoner, many times half marathoner and a mom of 2 toddlers which requires more energy than any race she's run before.● Custom Performance, Midtown Manhattan (41st and Madison)● Email: [email protected] | Front desk: [email protected]● Free phone consults available● Instagram: @lisbethh.jenningsCONNECT WITH RUNNING EXPLAINED● Website: runningexplained.com● Instagram: @runningexplained @amanda.katzzRate and review the podcast wherever you listen or watch