Healthy Runner Podcast

[Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free!
What's the real goal of half marathon training?
It's not pace.
It's not mileage.
It's preventing breakdown.
Because if you're injured heading into race day… you won't hit your goals.
In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down why strength training is the most misunderstood and most powerful tool in half marathon training.
You'll learn:
✅ Why 7 out of 10 half marathon runners get injured
✅ How strength training increases durability and prevents common running injuries
✅ The simple weekly strength structure that works for busy runners
✅ How strength improves running efficiency (so pace feels easier)
✅ Why strength training helps you finish strong on race day
Dr. Duane also shares a real runner success story showing how the right strength system helped an athlete handle hills, stay consistent, and conquer race day feeling strong.
If you've been skipping strength training… or doing random workouts that don't match your running… this episode will give you clarity and a plan.
 
Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Follow Through Here
Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Training for Beginners Here
Listen to my previous episode on determining if you are ready to run your first half marathon here!
Listen to my previous episode on half marathon fueling here!
Listen to my previous episode on the top 5 half marathon mistakes to avoid here!
Listen to my previous episode on unlocking my fastest half marathon time in 7 years here!
Listen to my previous episode on half marathon prep the week before your race here!
 
Want Structured Support?
Inside the Healthy Runner Academy, you get:
- Stage-based strength plans
- Run programming that matches your life
- Expert coaching guidance
- A supportive community of runners training smart
Learn more and join the waitlist here!
 
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter
- Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- [email protected]
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
 
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[Download] The Ultimate Recovery Guide for Runners
Does your hip pain disappear with rest… only to return a few miles into your next run?
You are not alone.
In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with physical therapist, run coach, and hip specialist Dr. Sarah from Legacy Rehab and Performance to break down why hip pain is so common in women runners and why traditional advice like rest and stretching often fails.
 
You will learn:
- The top reasons hip pain keeps coming back in women runners
- Why stretching alone does not fix the real problem
- How hip, core, and glute strength influence running mechanics
- The key strength categories women runners need (heavy compound, unilateral, and stability work)
- Simple tests to know if you are truly ready to return to running
- Red flags that mean you are progressing too fast
 
If you are stuck in the cycle of resting, returning, and re-injuring your hip, this episode will give you a clearer, smarter path forward so you can rebuild strength, run with confidence, and stay healthy for the long run.
Grab Sarah's free Empowered Runners Checklist
 
Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free?
The Healthy Runner Academy gives you a proven system to stay consistent, prevent injuries, and build strength with expert coaching and a supportive running community.
Join the waitlist to be first in line when doors open (only 3x/year) and get a special bonus.
 
Related Resources:
Listen to my previous episode with Gretchen to learn how she got over her hip pain here!
Listen to my previous episode on 4 essential hip mobility exercises for tight hips here!
Listen to my previous episode on the secret to stronger hips revealed here!
Listen to my previous episode on injury prevention for marathon training here!

 
Sign up for Free Healthy Runner Newsletter here! ➡︎ https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/newsletter/
 
A big thanks to the Amino Company for your support for this episode!
If you have heard from any of the runners who I help with stubborn PHT, I always recommend they supplement our training with HEAL from the Amino Company.
Heal is an amino acid, whey and creatine based formulation designed to reduce recovery times and improve physical function after injuries by accelerating muscle repair while helping maintain a healthy inflammatory response.
Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 30% off your entire Amino Company order! 
 
Connect with Dr. Sarah:
Instagram & Threads: @thehipdocsarah
Website: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.Sarah_TheHipDoc
Legacy Running Podcast on Apple
Legacy Running Podcast on Spotify
 
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter
- Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- [email protected]
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
 
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Most runners go into RunDisney Marathon Weekend just hoping to survive it.
In this episode, I share how I completed the 2026 Dopey Challenge, four races totaling 48.6 miles and finished feeling strong, durable, and pain free.
This is not just a race recap. It is a breakdown of the exact training, fueling, recovery, and race strategy decisions that allowed my body to handle four consecutive race days without breaking down.
You will hear:
- How I structured training after a recent marathon
- Why patience and pacing mattered more than fitness
- How I approached fueling and recovery across all four races
- The biggest mistakes runners make during RunDisney Marathon Weekend
- And what actually allows runners to finish strong instead of just surviving
You will also hear stories from runners in our community who conquered all 48.6 miles and experienced what is possible when you stop guessing and start training with structure.
If you are training for RunDisney Marathon Weekend, the Dopey Challenge, or simply want to run long term without constantly worrying about injuries, this episode will give you a clear blueprint for how to approach big goals with confidence.
Grab your FREE RunDisney Marathon Training Guide Here! 
Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free? The Healthy Runner Academy provides you the step-by-step system to finally stay consistent, avoid burnout, and prevent nagging injuries… all with expert coaching and a supportive community behind you!
Perfect for adult runners who want to:
- Stop nagging injuries
- Build a resilient running body
- Get faster and stronger
- Enjoy pain-free, consistent training
 
Join the waitlist today and be first in line when doors open (only 3x/year) + get a special bonus to strengthen your running journey!
 
Episodes and Resources mentioned in this episode:
Listen to my previous episode on 6 Steps to Mastering runDisney Training
Listen to my previous episode on How to Prepare for RunDisney Marathon Weekend: 7 Race Week Essentials for Dopey Challenge Runners
Listen to my previous episode on my 2024 Disney Marathon Weekend Recap Conquering the Dopey Challenge
Listen to my previous episode on what to do after you sign up for the Dopey challenge 
Watch how Sonya overcame her fears to finish her first marathon in Disney by getting stronger not only physically but mentally here! 
Watch how Dipti went from chronic shin splints for over a year to running the Disney Dopey Challenge in 6 months here!
Watch how Stephanie went from IT band pain with every long run to conquering the 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge here!  
 
A big thanks to ucan for your support for this episode!
Want to know what we recommend to our athletes during hard marathon training?  We use EDGE Energy Gels from UCAN for those long runs! 
 
Fuel smarter during a run with the best no sugar energy gel on the market delivering up to 75+ minutes of steady energy to power your best running performance.
 
Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order! 
 
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter
- Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- [email protected]
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
 
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Join The Half Marathon Follow-Through Formula (FREE 4-Day Challenge)
If you've trained for a half marathon before but didn't follow through, this episode will change how you think about training.
In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down the real reason half marathon training falls apart for so many runners (it has nothing to do with motivation or discipline). 
Most runners are committed and driven, but they're missing a system that actually fits real life.
You'll learn why relying on motivation leads to burnout, how skipping strength and recovery increases injury risk, and what it really takes to stay consistent when life gets busy. 
Inside the episode, you'll discover:
- Why most half marathon training plans fail
- The 5 biggest mistakes that cause runners to fall off
- How to build a realistic weekly training schedule
- Why strength and recovery are essential for consistency
- How to adjust training without quitting when setbacks happen
Duane also shares a real runner success story and invites you to join a free 4-Day Challenge, The Half Marathon Follow-Through Formula, designed to help you stop feeling stuck and finish strong in 2026.
If you want to stop starting over and finally follow through on your half marathon goals, this episode is for you.
 
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward making 2026 different.
 
[Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free!
 
Join the Waitlist and learn more about Half Marathon Group Coaching Here
 
Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Training for Beginners Here
 
Listen to my previous episode on determining if you are ready to run your first half marathon here!
 
Listen to my previous episode on half marathon fueling here!
 
Listen to my previous episode on the top 5 half marathon mistakes to avoid here!
 
Listen to my previous episode on unlocking my fastest half marathon time in 7 years here!
 
Listen to my previous episode on half marathon prep the week before your race here!
 
Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free?
 
The Healthy Runner Academy gives you a proven system to stay consistent, prevent injuries, and build strength with expert coaching and a supportive running community.
 
Join the waitlist to be first in line when doors open (only 3x/year) and get a special bonus.
 
A big thanks to ucan for your support for this episode!
 
Want to know what we recommend to our athletes during hard marathon training?  We use EDGE Energy Gels from UCAN for those long runs! 
 
Fuel smarter during a run with the best no sugar energy gel on the market delivering up to 75+ minutes of steady energy to power your best running performance.
 
Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order! 



Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter
- Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- [email protected]
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
 
Listen & Subscribe:
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Spotify
YouTube
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Website

Download the Ultimate Marathon Race Ready Guide Here!
Preparing for RunDisney Marathon Weekend or taking on the Dopey Challenge? 
Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down the 7 race week essentials that every Disney runner must know from how to taper the right way, to what to eat each day, to the weather, packing, and logistics that make RunDisney so unique.
Learn how to avoid the common mistakes that drain energy, derail race week, or increase your injury risk, and instead run each magical mile with confidence, gratitude, and joy.
Whether you're running the 5K, 10K, Half, Full, Goofy, or Dopey, this episode will help you feel prepared, strong, and ready to conquer Marathon Weekend the smart way.
✅ Subscribe for more marathon training tips, injury prevention, and smarter strength strategies.
Grab your FREE RunDisney Race Ready Checklist Here! 
Want Dr. Duane to answer your question on the podcast?  Submit questions here
Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free? The Healthy Runner Academy provides you the step-by-step system to finally stay consistent, avoid burnout, and prevent nagging injuries… all with expert coaching and a supportive community behind you!
 
Perfect for adult runners who want to:
- Stop nagging injuries
- Build a resilient running body
- Get faster and stronger
- Enjoy pain-free, consistent training
 
Join the waitlist today and be first in line when doors open (only 3x/year) + get a special bonus to strengthen your running journey!
 
Episodes and Resources mentioned in this episode:
 
Listen to my previous episode on 6 Steps to Mastering runDisney Training
Listen to my previous episode on my Disney Marathon Weekend Recap Conquering the Dopey Challenge
Listen to my previous episode on what to do after you sign up for the Dopey challenge 
Listen to my previous episode with Jeff Galloway on how to implement the run walk run method for Disney training
Listen to my previous episode on marathon strength training guide: run stronger with these 3 essentials here!
Watch how Sonya overcame her fears to finish her first marathon in Disney by getting stronger not only physically but mentally here! 
Watch how Dipti went from chronic shin splints for over a year to running the Disney Dopey Challenge in 6 months here!
Watch how Stephanie went from IT band pain with every long run to conquering the 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge here!  
 
A big thanks to Naboso for your support for this episode!
Want to know how I prioritize achilles and foot health to prevent & heal achilles tendonitis?  Kinesis board and toe splays from Naboso!
Naboso's product, the Kinesis board, features dual sensory stimulation, a micro-wobble system and a single-leg platform to improve my stability for running!
Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! 
 
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter
- Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- [email protected]
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
 
Listen & Subscribe:
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Spotify
YouTube
Amazon Music