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Even if You Have Been Told to Stop Running with an Injury

10/30/2026

✈️ Your marathon training doesn’t stop when you pack your suitcase!

Long flights, road trips, extra walking, and poor sleep can leave your legs feeling heavy BEFORE you even reach the starting line.

🎙️ In NEW Episode 313 of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I’m sharing my best marathon travel and recovery strategies so you can arrive fresh, race strong, and recover smarter!

🚙 How to keep your legs moving during travel
 🧦 What the science says about compression socks
 🏅 How to recover after 26.2 miles

🗽 And speaking of marathon travel… I’m heading to NYC this weekend!

👇🏼 Who’s going to be in NYC for marathon weekend? Are you running, cheering, or spectating? Let me know below!

🎧 Listen or watch Episode 313 of the Healthy Runner Podcast!

If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training.

I blend rehab-level expertise with performance training to create simple, proven systems that actually work in real life.

👉🏼Comment 26.2 to start building your stronger running body

10/29/2026

Traveling to your goal race soon? ✈️🏃🏻‍♂️

You’ve put in months of training. Now it’s time to protect that race-day energy! 💪🏼

Between travel, the expo, and exploring a new destination, it’s easy to arrive at the starting line more tired than you planned.

Your race-week priorities:

👟 Be intentional about time on your feet.

😴 Make sleep part of your race plan.

🍌 Stick with familiar foods and stay fueled.

💧 Keep hydration consistent.

✅ Follow the routines you practiced in training.

Enjoy the experience—you worked hard to get here!

Just save those big sightseeing days for after your victory lap. 🏅

👉🏼 Listen to or watch my NEW Video…Episode 313 of the Healthy Runner Podcast for more tips to arrive rested, fueled, and confident!

Save this checklist for your next race trip, and tell me: where is your next finish line? 👇🏼

If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training.

I blend rehab-level expertise with performance training to create simple, proven systems that actually work in real life.

👉🏼Comment 26.2 to start building your stronger running body

10/29/2026

✈️ Traveling for a marathon? Your race-day preparation starts BEFORE you reach the starting line!

You’ve put in months of training, long runs, strength workouts, and early mornings...

But what about your travel and recovery plan?

Long flights, hours in the car, extra walking, and disrupted sleep can leave your legs feeling anything BUT fresh on race morning.

In this week’s NEW Healthy Runner Podcast episode, I’m sharing how to:

🚙 Keep your legs moving during travel
 🧦 Understand what the science REALLY says about compression socks
 😱 Avoid common destination marathon mistakes
 🏅 Recover smarter after crossing the finish line

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Marathon Travel & Recovery — Arrive Fresh, Recover Smarter!

And speaking of destination races...

🗽 I’ll be in NYC this weekend!

I’m excited to connect with runners and fellow running podcasters throughout the weekend!

👇🏼 ARE YOU HEADING TO NYC THIS WEEKEND?

Let me know in the comments if you’re RUNNING, CHEERING, VOLUNTEERING, or just enjoying the marathon excitement!

Thank you CEP for your support for this episode.

CEP has simply become a part of how I prepare my legs to run, travel, or races! CEP’s graduated compression is designed to support circulation and help stabilize the muscles of your lower legs while you run and helps recovery after your run or during travel!

👉🏼 Save 15% on your entire order when you shop CEP Running online through November 15th with code: LRL-NYC-15 at checkout!

Let’s continue to grow a strong mind, strong body, and Just Keep Running! 💛💙

If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training.

I blend rehab-level expertise with performance training to create simple, proven systems that actually work in real life.

👉🏼Comment 26.2 to start building your stronger running body

10/28/2026

I missed my marathon PR by 2 minutes and 4 seconds…

But here's why I'm STILL incredibly proud of my W**eglass Marathon! 🏅

At 46 years old, I finished my ninth marathon in 3:42:42.

My second-fastest marathon EVER!

And while I didn't get the traditional PR I was chasing, I realized something important when I took the time to reflect.

✅ I completed my most challenging marathon training cycle EVER while staying healthy.

✅ I peaked at 58 miles per week and completed seven long runs of 18+ miles.

✅ I executed my race-day nutrition plan with approximately 70 grams of carbohydrates per hour.

✅ I pushed through the pain cave and never gave up mentally.

✅ And I actually ran an AGE-GRADED marathon PR!

But if I only focused on those two minutes and four seconds…

I might have overlooked ALL of those wins.

And that's why I want every runner to remember this 👇🏼

Your finish time tells you how fast you ran.

Your reflection tells you how you can GROW!

Whether you just finished your first 5K or your fiftieth marathon, take the time to celebrate what went well, learn from what didn't, and recognize how far you've come.

Because YOU CANNOT FAIL IF YOU LEARN! 💪🏼

🎙️ In Episode 311 of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I'm sharing the 5 post-race reflection questions every runner should ask.

🎁 PLUS, grab my FREE Post Race Reflection Worksheet to help you learn from your next race!

🎧 Watch or listen to Episode 311 now! Link in bio.

If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training.

I blend rehab-level expertise with performance training to create simple, proven systems that actually work in real life.

👉🏼Comment 26.2 to start building your stronger running body

10/27/2026

Every year, I see runners make the SAME mistake when November rolls around…

They tell themselves, “I’ll get serious about my training in January.”

But here’s the problem👇🏼

By the time January rolls around, they’ve lost strength, consistency, and confidence.

And instead of building toward their next big goal, they’re spending the first few months just trying to get back to where they were.

What if you could enter 2027 already feeling STRONGER instead of starting over? 🔥

That’s exactly why I’m opening a couple of spots in November for my 1:1 Personalized Run & Strength Coaching Program!

This isn’t another cookie-cutter training plan.

✅ Personalized running AND strength training built around YOUR goals and busy schedule

✅ Expert coaching to help you break the injury cycle

✅ Accountability to stay consistent through the holidays

✅ A clear plan to build strength, confidence, and resilience for 2027

I’m looking for runners who are already running at least 3 days per week, ready to commit to strength training twice a week, and serious about becoming lifelong healthy runners.

💡 Here’s what I’ve learned after coaching hundreds of runners:

The runners who make the biggest breakthroughs aren’t the ones who train perfectly…

They’re the ones who stay CONSISTENT.

And you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

💛💙 ONLY A COUPLE OF NOVEMBER COACHING SPOTS AVAILABLE!

👇🏼 Comment “READY” below or DM me “READY” and I’ll personally reach out to learn about your goals and see if we’re a good fit to work together!

Let’s build a strong mind, strong body, and JUST KEEP RUNNING! 🙌🏼

10/27/2026

✈️ Did you know you can bring more food through airport security than you might think?!

If you’re traveling for a marathon or half marathon, knowing what you can pack can make race-week fueling SO much easier!

🥣 In this clip from Episode 313 of the Healthy Runner Podcast, sports dietitian Claire Shorenstein Claire Shorenstein | Sports Dietitian (MS, RD, CSSD) shares some of her travel food hacks, including frozen foods and ice packs!

💬 What’s your go-to snack when flying to a destination race?

🎧 Listen to Episode 313: Travel Nutrition for Runners!

If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training.

I blend rehab-level expertise with performance training to create simple, proven systems that actually work in real life.

👉🏼Comment STRONG to start building your stronger running body

10/26/2026

Just keep running! 🐟🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

Marlin and Dory took on the W**e & Dine Half Marathon… and eventually split up to find Nemo! 😂

If you’ve been listening to the Healthy Runner Podcast for a while, you know my motto:

Strong mind… strong body… just keep running💛💙

This race, I got to watch Olivia put that into action.

For her THIRD half marathon, she was chasing a personal best and had added speed work to her training for the first time. Watching her stay so consistent while juggling full-time school and TWO jobs made this dad proud before we even reached the starting line 🥹

My goal? Stay with her as long as I could, just three weeks after my goal marathon at W**eglass.

Well… Dory had places to be, and Marlin couldn’t keep up! 😂

When we split, she kept running strong and finished with a NEGATIVE SPLIT, placing 7th out of 485 in her age group with a 5 minute PR! 🙌🏼🔥

I eased into my own pace and soaked up every magical moment the rest of the way.

Sharing these miles with my daughter and watching her chase her goals? That’s the kind of magic I’ll always treasure 🫶🏼

Different paces. Our own finish-line stories. One shared motto.

Just. Keep. Running. 🐠✨

What’s YOUR mantra when the miles get tough? 👇🏼

**eAndDineHalf

10/26/2026

Medal Monday hits a little different this week! 🏅💛💙

Another magical runDisney weekend in the books and my first ever W**e & Dine!

However, getting to share these miles and memories with my daughter is what makes it truly special! 🥹

The medals are awesome, but the memories are priceless!

👇🏼 Who else is celebrating Medal Monday today?!

Drop your race and medal below! 🏅

**eDineHalf

🏰 Running Disney Marathon Weekend? Comment RunDisney below ⬇️ and I’ll send you my FREE runDisney Playbook to help you get to the starting line strong and ready for the magic! ✨💪🏼

If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training.

I blend rehab-level expertise with performance training to create simple, proven systems that actually work in real life.

👉🏼Comment RunDisney to start building your stronger running body

10/26/2026

🐭👨🏻‍🍳 ANYONE CAN RUN! 🏃🏻‍♀️💛💙

Remy proved, “Anyone can cook!” But this weekend, we’re proving that ANYONE CAN RUN! 🐭✨

From the kitchen to the course, Chef Dad and my little Remy took on the runDisney W**e & Dine 10K together! 🏅

As much as I love running and chasing finish lines, nothing beats sharing these magical miles with my daughter 🥹

The costumes were fun, the miles were magical, but the memories we made together? PRICELESS! 🫶🏼

✨ Because the best part of running isn’t always the finish line…it’s WHO you get to share it with!

👇🏼Who else ran the W**e & Dine 10K? What did you dress up as? Let me know below!

🏰 Running Disney Marathon Weekend? Comment RunDisney below ⬇️ and I’ll send you my FREE runDisney Playbook to help you get to the starting line strong and ready for the magic! ✨💪🏼

**eAndDineHalf

If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training.

I blend rehab-level expertise with performance training to create simple, proven systems that actually work in real life.

👉🏼Comment RunDisney to start building your stronger running body

10/25/2026

✈️ Traveling for a race? Don’t let your nutrition go sideways before you even reach the starting line!

You’ve spent months training…but airports, flights, unfamiliar restaurants, and changes to your normal routine can make fueling harder than expected.

On Episode 313 of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Sports Dietitian and distance runner Claire Shorenstein, MS, RD, CSSD Claire Shorenstein | Sports Dietitian (MS, RD, CSSD) joins me to break down how to fuel when traveling for a race.

🥨 What foods should you pack?
 ✈️ What should you eat at the airport?
 💧 How should you hydrate while flying?
 🍝 How do you navigate restaurants before race day?
 🏅 And what should you eat while traveling HOME after your race?

🎧 Listen or watch Episode 313 now!

👇🏼 What’s your go-to race travel snack?

If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training.

I blend rehab-level expertise with performance training to create simple, proven systems that actually work in real life.

👉🏼Comment STRONG to start building your stronger running body

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