Healthy Runner Podcast

Healthy Runner Podcast

Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. Dr. Duane Scotti has been actively helping runners since 2003. Over that time he's helped countless others get stronger, run faster, and hit their running goals through his content and his Healthy Runner Coaching Services. Duane is an avid half marathoner, 4x marathoner, physical therapist and coach for runners, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, and creator of the Spark Healthy Runner YouTube channel. New podcast episodes uploaded each week. Thanks for listening, welcome to Healthy Runner!

Episodes

January 1, 2026 37 mins

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)....

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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 mist...

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If you have ever trained perfectly… only to fall short of your goal on race day… this episode is for you.

I am breaking down my Philadelphia Marathon, the lessons that cost me a PR and the wins that set me up to come back even stronger.

 

Inside, you will learn:
• The exact moment my race slipped away
•...

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Should you run or walk with a weighted vest to get stronger or faster? Or is it just another social media fitness fad that can lead to injury?

In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with Coach Cat from the Spark Healthy Runner team to break down the science behind weighted vest training for runners. 

Together, they uncover what fitness influencers often get wrong and explain when (and how...

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[Download] the Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Marathon Feeling Strong

Are you unintentionally sabotaging your marathon with fueling mistakes? You're not alone. Most runners over 40 struggle with energy crashes, GI issues, cramping, or bonking — and it has nothing to do with fitness and everything to do with fueling.

In this episode, I'm joined by sports nutritionist, exercise physiologist, a...

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[Download] The Ultimate Marathon Guide to Master Your NYC Marathon Feeling Strong!

Are you running the TCS New York City Marathon this year? Whether it's your first 26.2 or your fifth, this episode is your complete survival guide to race day — from the ferry ride to the finish line in Central Park!

Coach Whitney LaCombe from the Spark Healthy Runner coaching team joins Dr. Duane Scotti to brea...

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Want to keep running strong for decades — without dealing with the same nagging injuries?

In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Coach Sara Manderscheid on the Elevate Your Running Podcast to talk all about how to make running a lifelong pursuit.

We dive deep into:

- How to adapt your training as you age so you can stay strong and confident in every season of life

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Do you find yourself running the same loop over and over… and getting bored? In this episode, Coach Duane sits down with coach Lufeng Zou from our Spark Healthy Runner team to uncover the secret to keeping running exciting, purposeful, and fun through smart route planning.

 

You'll learn the 3 types of running routes every runner needs:

- Routine Runs — familiar loops that make recovery days s...

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[Download] The Ultimate Marathon Guide to Master Your Marathon Feeling Strong!

Back-to-back world majors — Chicago and NYC — just three weeks apart. How can you train, recover, and show up strong for both without breaking down?

In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Rhonda Hunt — run coach, personal trainer, lululemon ambassador, Hyrox coach, and expert in the physiology of menopause...

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[Download] 6-Step Plan to Grow in Your Running Journey 

Most runners skip one of the simplest, fastest ways to get quicker, smoother, and more injury-resistant — strides.

In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down everything you need to know about strides — the most underrated tool in your running toolbox. 

Whether you're chasing a marathon PR, tra...

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[Download] The Ultimate Recovery Guide for Runners

Are you over 40 and feeling like recovery takes longer than it used to? Struggling with lingering aches, slower bounce-backs, or training fatigue that just won't quit?

You're not alone — and you don't have to settle for feeling "past your prime."

In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti is joined by Coach Sa...

[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners 

Still dealing with stubborn Achilles pain — even after trying rest, PT, or all the "right" exercises?

You're not alone… and chances are, you might be making one of the most common mistakes that's actually stopping your tendon from healing.

In this special Q&A episode, Dr. Duane Scotti answers your most asked questions about inser...

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Ever felt like you did everything right in your training — strength work, recovery, stretching, sleep — and still got injured? You're not alone… and it's not your fault.

In this powerful episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Victoria Sekely — a fellow running physical therapist and coach — to unpack the real truth about running injuries that social media often leaves out.

We...

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Tired of stretching, foam rolling, or buying new shoes — only to still end up injured?

In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti pulls back the curtain on the real system that helps adult runners stay strong, consistent, and injury-free. You'll learn the exact 5-stage framework used inside the Healthy Runner Program to prevent injuries before they start ...

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[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners

Is stubborn Achilles pain keeping you from running the way you want to? In this powerful episode, we sit down with a former professional runner and CEO of Running for Real, Tina Muir who shares her personal journey through insertional Achilles tendinopathy — from the frustration of chronic pain to the difficult decision to undergo surgery, and ultimately, ...

Join Team 26.2 before it's too late!

🏃‍♂️ Ready to run your strongest marathon yet? In this special episode, Coach Duane shares an exciting announcement: Team 26.2, the only group marathon training program built for lifelong injury-free running, is officially open — but only for 5 days!

If you're tired of nagging injuries, confused by cookie-cutter training plans, or just want to feel confide...

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Apply for Marathon Strong Coaching here (limited spots)!

Are you tired of injuries derailing your marathon dreams? You're not alone—70% of runners get injured during marathon training. But it doesn't have to be that way.

In this game-changing episode, Dr. Duane Scotti—physical therapist, running coach, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner—shares the proven 6-step framework he's used to help tho...

Apply for Marathon Strong Coaching here (limited spots)!

 

Think running a sub-3 marathon is only for elite athletes? Think again. Whether you're a fast-track competitor, an ultra runner looking to pivot, or a dedicated recreational runner — cracking that 3-hour barrier is possible… with the right plan. 

 

In this episode, our marathon training expert, coach Lufeng Zou from our Spark Healthy R...

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Ever trained harder than ever for a marathon — nailed every long run, crushed the speed work, felt stronger than ever — only to have race day fall apart?

That's exactly what happened during my 5th marathon at the Steel Rail Marathon. I made one key mistake that completely sabotaged my race… and it had nothing to do with how fit I was.

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Struggling to get stronger without sabotaging your marathon training?

You're not alone—and you don't have to choose between getting faster or staying injury-free.

In this episode, we're breaking down 3 game-changing strength training strategies that will finally help you train smarter, not harder. Whether you're aiming for a...

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