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Race Fueling 101: How to Make a Plan & Practice It
Whether you’re training for a half marathon, marathon, or an ultra, having a solid race fueling plan can make or break your performance. The right nutrition strategy keeps your energy steady, prevents bonking, and helps you finish strong. But just like pacing, fueling needs to be practiced—race day is not the time to wing it or try something new.

Maile Shigemasa, PT, DPT
Aug 113 min read


The Benefits of Shockwave (EPAT) Therapy for Overuse Injuries in Runners
If you’re a runner, you’ve probably dealt with some form of nagging pain or injury. Whether it’s plantar fasciitis, Achilles...

Ryan Matisko, PT, DPT, FAFS
Aug 42 min read


WTF are Strides
You’ve probably seen on your friend's Strava post that they did something called a stride – but what actually is a stride?

Jimmy Williams
Jul 282 min read


Should I Blame My Running Shoes for My Pain?
As a Physical Therapist, I often hear runners asking, “Are my shoes the cause of my pain?” It’s a valid concern, given how much attention...

Alison McGinnis
Jul 103 min read


Summer of Speed
Well it’s official, summer is here. The blistering heat, the taking 15 minutes to stop sweating after you get out of the shower after a...

Jimmy Williams
Jul 102 min read


HEAT ACCLIMATION
If you’ve spent at least one summer here in NYC as an endurance athlete or somewhere else similarly subtropical (yes! subtropical!) then...

Mandy Fox, PT, DPT, FAFS
Jun 32 min read


Why Should I Work on Breathing When I Do It All the Time?
Breathing has become a hot topic for running & the fitness industry over the last year or so. There are a million different opinions on how someone should breathe, if you should focus more on nasal breathing for easy runs or if you should exhale when your foot hits the ground or maybe tape your mouth shut when you sleep. With so many opinions out there, it’s hard to know what to focus on.

Jimmy Williams
May 223 min read


Maximize Your Off Season & Base training
The Key Role of Strength Training for Endurance Runners For endurance runners, the offseason presents a valuable opportunity to build...

Ryan Matisko, PT, DPT, FAFS
May 152 min read


NYRR Brooklyn Half: Course Overview & Taper Tips
The NYRR Brooklyn Half is one of the most exciting races in New York City, taking runners on a journey from Prospect Park to Coney Island. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned runner chasing a PR, knowing the course and tapering smartly can make all the difference.

Maile Shigemasa, PT, DPT
May 133 min read


What Every Run Coach Should Know
Each year, our team of Physical Therapists hosts a Run Coaching Clinic designed to educate and empower run coaches in the NYC community. This event brings together experts in the field to discuss best practices for injury prevention, performance enhancement, and the integration of physical therapy into training programs. Below, we highlight key takeaways from this year's clinic.

Ryan Matisko, PT, DPT, FAFS
Apr 224 min read


Race Recap | Project 13.1
The goal: racing Project 13.1.

Tim Waanders
Apr 15 min read


Race Recap | Tokyo Marathon
If you’re considering running the Tokyo Marathon, or simply curious about the 2025 event, here’s a recap of the course and some tips.

Alexis Appelquist, PT, DPT
Apr 14 min read


Race Recap: The 2025 United Airlines NYC Half
There’s nothing quite like race day in New York City—especially when it involves running through Times Square, over the Brooklyn Bridge...

Maile Shigemasa, PT, DPT
Mar 252 min read


Why You Should Train For A Mile
I’m here to tell you that training for the mile will improve your running form, increase your speed, reduce unwanted movement and make you a

Jimmy Williams
Mar 254 min read


Understanding Your Cycle
How Tracking Your Menstrual Cycle Can Empower Your Training By Sam Matisko, PT, DPT, FAFS As an athlete, you’re always looking for ways...

Sam Matisko, PT, DPT, FAFS
Mar 184 min read


How to Race a Half Marathon
By Jimmy Williams, PT, DPT, FAFS Alright, alright, alright… the big day is here. It’s half marathon race day. Hopefully you’ve done some...

Jimmy Williams
Mar 112 min read


Strengthening the “Core” of your Run
by Sam Matisko, PT, DPT, FAFS Focusing on Pelvic Floor Health for Runners It’s easy to persuade a runner that core strengthening should...
Hannah Poges
Mar 42 min read


How to Layer for Cold-Weather Running
by Sarah Mischianti, PT, DPT, FAFS Cold Weather running: the time of year when stepping outside feels like an extreme sport. But don’t...

Sarah Mischianti
Feb 253 min read


Plantar Fasciitis: Part Two
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most stubborn (and annoying) foot conditions out there and makes up roughly 10% of running injuries.

Alison McGinnis
Feb 183 min read


Plantar Fasciitis: Part One
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most stubborn (and annoying) foot conditions out there and makes up roughly 10% of running injuries.

Alison McGinnis
Feb 113 min read
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