Tag Archive: Spark Physical Therapy

Hey There, Healthy Runners!     Have you ever been to a medical professional for an injury and you are told to just stop running? Have you had to give up running because you were struggling with pain? Were you starting to think it is just “par for the course” that running will cause pain?  … View Article...

Hello Healthy Runners! This week is filled with some incredible content for you. We have a double dose jam packed inspiring episode here with not 1, but 2 guests to talk to you about a very important topic!    I was fortunate enough to hear Nicole Ver Kuilen’s amazing journey and story first hand and… View Article...

Do you get that stubborn pain at the top of your hamstring right where it connects to your “sit bone” and you are wondering if it is ok to run with hamstring pain? This could be a dull achy pain that gets worse after your runs or sitting for a long period of time during… View Article...

  Do you get stiff and achy knees with running? Does your knee cap pain get worse when you go up and down stairs or when you try to do squats? Do you want to get back to running with no knee pain?      We flip the roles for today’s episode. I was fortunate… View Article...

Are you struggling to start running or staying consistent with your training? Has life thrown you a couple of curve balls? Have you had moments where you thought to yourself, “I can’t change…” or “this is too hard for me…”.   You’re not alone in feeling challenged by whatever you’re facing or have faced in… View Article...

Have you ever felt pain in your foot and wondered if you have a stress fracture? Do you want to know how to tell if you have a stress fracture? In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon, runner, and triathlete, Dr. Elizabeth Bondi, DPM from Northern Illinois Foot… View Article...

Do you want to know how you can manage the busy life of being a mom and still find time for your health and your run?  Do you have mom guilt when trying to fit in running with your busy schedule?  As parents, finding time for ourselves can be a challenge.  In this episode, LaToya… View Article...

Do you know what the best way to prepare for a half marathon is? Do you know what you should do before a 5k? This week’s Healthy Runner Podcast answers those questions for you!   In episode 29, I had the pleasure of talking with running coach Cat Aniballi! She is so passionate about running… View Article...

  Have you ever bonked on a race? Do you want to know how to avoid GI problems with running? Do you want to know what causes fatigue with running? Would you like more energy for your runs?      Well… UCAN have energy for running and you don’t have to bonk during your next… View Article...

Do you have a plan when you head out the door to go for a run?  Have you been wondering…how fast should I run? When I first started running 9 years ago, I would go outside and would just try to run as fast as possible. I thought “running is cardio and if I’m not… View Article...