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

9 years ago today…I created an LLC to put the care back in healthCARE for the athletic communityInitially, it was servin...
09/05/2026

9 years ago today…I created an LLC to put the care back in healthCARE for the athletic community

Initially, it was serving the dance and gymnastics communities performing free screenings for performing artists to prevent injuries during the season. This led to complimentary treatments when an athlete got injured right before a big meet or competition so they could perform that week and do what they loved!

Combining my passion for injury prevention, health, wellness and running has led me to where I am today!

It’s been 2 years since I retired as a physical therapy professor and started full time living out my dreams as a full time entrepreneur serving the running community and partnering with brands dedicated to true well-being.

I am blessed to have helped hundreds of runners who worked with me exclusively as athletes during this time and extremely grateful to grow a team at Spark Healthy Runner who have impacted more runners than I would have ever been able to do on my own.

Thank you Cat, LaToya, Whitney, Lu, Brooke, Emily, & Colleen for entrusting me and my vision for that ANYONE can run their strongest even if they are older, new to running, or “injury prone” (and it can feel amazing and fun!)

Through Spark Healthy Runner, I can genuinely say I’m living my passion not only by helping clients that invest in working with us but by educating the running community that they don’t need to stop running to get over a running injury.

As I reflect on this 9 year anniversary, I am proud of all the content we have produced and made accessible to all runners of all abilities!

Through strength and run specific training you can grow a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running!  

So, if you were a patient of mine, a coaching client, a member within Healthy Runner Academy, are a frequent podcast listener, or consumed at least 1 minute of one of my videos…I thank you from the bottom of my heart 💙

Let’s keep running and growing together 🫶🏼

Yours in health,
Duane

09/04/2026

Injured? DON’T stop running…yet. 🛑🏃🏻‍♀️

Your hamstring starts hurting.

Your IT band flares up.

Your Achilles gets stiff and sore.

Does that automatically mean you need to shut down your training?

Not necessarily.

In NEW Episode 307 of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I’m sharing an insightful conversation I had with Carolyn Coffin from the Inspired Soles Podcast where we break down 3 common marathon injuries—and what runners often get WRONG when trying to fix them.

❌ Stretching that irritated hamstring
�❌ Endless foam rolling for your IT band
�❌ Completely resting your Achilles

Instead, we talk about how progressive strength + smart training modifications + proper load management can help you continue moving forward.

Because the goal isn't simply to get rid of pain…

It’s to build a body strong enough to keep running for YEARS 🙌🏼

🎧 Listen to Episode 307: 3 Common Marathon Injuries: How to Treat Them Without Giving Up Running wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 Or watch the full conversation on YouTube!

Already dealing with one of these injuries? 👇🏼

🍑 Comment HAMSTRING for my FREE high hamstring pain guide
�🦵🏼 Comment ITB for my FREE IT Band Pain Playbook
�🦶🏼 Comment ACHILLES for my FREE Achilles Pain Playbook

I’ll send you the guide you need 💪🏼

Something starts hurting during marathon training…And immediately your brain goes:😩 “There goes my training.”🛑 “I guess ...
09/03/2026

Something starts hurting during marathon training…

And immediately your brain goes:

😩 “There goes my training.”

🛑 “I guess I need to stop running.”

😬 “Am I going to make it to race day?”

But an injury does NOT always mean you need to completely stop running.

The better question is:
“How much running can my body tolerate RIGHT NOW while I build it back stronger?” 💪🏼

In the NEW Episode 307 of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I’m sharing an insightful conversation I had with Carolyn Coffin from the Inspired Soles where we break down 3 common injuries that derail marathon runners:

🍑 Proximal hamstring tendinopathy

🦵🏼 IT band syndrome

🦶🏼 Achilles tendinopathy

We talk about why stretching, foam rolling, or simply resting may NOT be the answer…

And how progressive strength, smart training modifications, and proper load management can help you get back to healthy running.

Because the goal isn’t just getting you through your next race…

It’s building a strong, resilient body that allows you to keep running for YEARS to come 🙌🏼

🎧 Listen to Episode 307: 3 Common Marathon Injuries: How to Treat Them Without Giving Up Running with Carolyn Coffin wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 Or watch the full conversation on YouTube!

And if you’re dealing with one of these injuries right now, I have a FREE playbook to help you 👇🏼

🍑 Comment PHT for high hamstring pain

🦵🏼 Comment ITB for IT band pain

🦶🏼 Comment ACHILLES for Achilles pain

I’ll send you the FREE guide for the injury you’re dealing with!

Which one has given YOU the most trouble as a runner? 👇🏼

WINNING WEDNESDAY! Meet Susan! ❤️When Susan started working with Coach Duane in May, she hadn’t run in more than 7 month...
09/02/2026

WINNING WEDNESDAY!

Meet Susan! ❤️

When Susan started working with Coach Duane in May, she hadn’t run in more than 7 months due to plantar fasciitis.

Her last half marathon was in 2015.

Fast forward to August… Susan, at 68 years young, completed her SECOND half marathon! 🎉🏅

With an individualized training plan, strength workouts, and guidance from Coach Duane, she made her way back to the starting line—and across the finish line!

And the best part? She says the finish line is “actually only the start” because she’s already looking forward to her next challenge! 🙌

That’s what we love to see!
Whether you’re just starting out, coming back from an injury, or have a big race goal, we want to help you reach YOUR goal.

👉 Send us a DM or comment below to set up a call with our team to see if coaching is the right fit for you!

Always fun getting to spend quality time with my family in Disney!We got to enjoy some 1:1 time with our older girl 🫶🏼Al...
08/30/2026

Always fun getting to spend quality time with my family in Disney!

We got to enjoy some 1:1 time with our older girl 🫶🏼

Also got to get in 3 RunDisney runs and found a new running route that connects All-Star resorts to Coronado which allows you to get in a good 8 miles without having to go past the same thing twice!

The other bonus is you can practice the Blizzard beach parking lot to mentally prepare you for the toughest part for most on the Disney marathon course. I will certainly think of this run during the marathon in January 👌🏼

The next time I will be here will be in October with my girl for her 3rd half marathon and my first time experiencing the W**e and Dine Challenge weekend 🏃🏻‍♂️

08/30/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 “SHIN” below 👇🏼 4 Warnings that Your Shin Pain is a Stress Fracture 🦴

1️⃣ Your pain is pinpoint specific that you can point to right on your shin bone

2️⃣ You get night pain

3️⃣ You get sharp pain hopping on one leg

4️⃣ You’ve been ignoring your pain and just running through it for the past couple of months and pain last longer and is more severe

If you have any of these 4 warnings then please see your medical provider to rule out a bone stress injury or stress fracture before you assume you have shin splints

If you don’t have these then you most likely have classic shin splints and if you want to learn how to run without shin pain then

👉🏼𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 “SHIN” below to get the the Ultimate FREE Guide To Running Healthy Without Shin Pain



If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 8x 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 SHIN to start building your stronger running body

08/29/2026

Want to GROW as a runner? Comment GROW to start with these 6 steps 👇🏼

Get Spark Healthy Runner's 6 foundational principles to growing as a runner and improve your

✅ Mindset

✅ Strength Training

✅ Running Design

✅ Nutrition

✅ Recovery

✅ Race Strategy

👉🏼COMMENT “GROW” to learn how to Implement all 6 steps with your own Blueprint to GROW in your running journey



If you’re new here 👋🏼
I’m Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 8x 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 GROW to start building your stronger running body

No better way to start a weekend getaway in Disney than with an exploration run around the All-Star Resorts with my girl...
08/28/2026

No better way to start a weekend getaway in Disney than with an exploration run around the All-Star Resorts with my girl!

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