Runners who run without pain are overall healthier, run faster and on average run further than those who end up with an injury during their training. Brian Boyle, PT, DPT shares his wisdom and experience as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a runner with over 30 years experience as an athlete, coach and race director. Expect to find self help tips, what to expect if you are already injured and what to do to avoid injury in the first place. Feel free to call in with questions!
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New Book Now Available “Fix My Knee Pain: So I Don’t Have To Stop Running”
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Thank you for being here and for listening. In this episode I talk about the new book I just released which is part of what will be the Run Painless Book Series. The first in the series is “Fix My Knee Pain: So I Don’t Have To Stop Running” and this book is designed to have actionable items right at your fingertips to be able to work on right away …
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Thank you to my loyal listeners. We reached the 3000 listen milestone. We will celebrate the accomplishment and here is to the next 3000. I try to add value, have no sponsors and don’t advertise so to get to that many listens organically, is special. So again thank you. As for your posture and why you should care, if you have poor posture it will e…
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COVID-19, Viruses, and Running. What does it all mean and can I still run.
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In this episode, I talk about COVID-19, I misquote Franklin Roosevelt (I attribute it to Theodore Roosevelt) about Fear, I talk about viruses in general and why if it isn’t COVID-19, we are all going to die of something and why we all may actually like running Boston and London in the fall (who likes training in the winter anyway??). Lots of change…
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January Challenge: 35,000 Calories Burned in January and Why Arbitrary Goals May Be Hurting You
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I did it! I hit the Apple Watch fitness tracker 35,000 calories burned challenge in the Month of January. But what does it mean? Well nothing really because I didn’t set the goal and I wasn’t really trying to achieve it either. I just did it. Even though that’s a lot of calories in a month and it means consistent training, if it doesn’t fit in to y…
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Using Topical Pain Relievers and Running: What to look for, who should use them and who should not.
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We don’t give topical pain relievers enough credit. They are readily available over the counter but are they all created equal? And if not, what makes them different. In this episode I talk about two common topical pain relievers and why you should and should not use them. Sporta Extreme by Fresh Farms CBD https://glnk.io/8lo0/the-brian-boyle (use …
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Your Recovery Plan and Getting After 2020 the Right Way.
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In this episode, I talk about the recovery plan a lot of runners have after the month between Thanksgiving and New Years. A lot of us put on a few extra pounds as we slow down our training and then at the New Year, have a new zest for life and training and go after the Year on Day 1. Hitting the first couple of weeks as hard and heavy as they can o…
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In this episode I use an exercise from Michael Hyatt’s Best Year Ever Course from 2016 to help you plan for upcoming training success. By looking back at the last year, looking at success and failure and then looking for themes you can really accomplish a lot more in the next 12 months than you ever thought possible. I have used this exercise mysel…
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It’s super easy for health care providers to tell you to stop running when injured. Thanks to new research by folks like Dr. Rich Willy out of the University of Montana, there is good reason not to stop all together and that is so you do not lose load capacity to tolerate exercise and the strain of running. If you have ever stopped running only to …
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Long Slow Distance: Why You Need More of It In Your Training
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Today is Global Running Day! I think every day is running day but I understand they want to draw awareness. I’m happy to help. In this episode I discuss a recent article that was published in Runner’s World Magazine in which they suggest you may need more low intensity workouts. I believe it is a “must” and not a “may” in this case. In this episode…
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When Does Running Become UnHealthy and What Can You Do About It?
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Running should be healthy for you and is considered one of the lowest barrier to entry (besides walking) activities in order to get healthy. But why do so many people become unhealthy because of running? Whether it is irregular heartbeat, abnormal enlargement of the heart, immunosupressed, mental health, loss of period for women and the list goes o…
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This is a different segment in that it doesn’t talk about running related injuries as much as how to make it home to your family and friends alive. I can’t tell you how many runners I see who don’t follow safe practices when out running on a daily basis. It only takes one time to get hit by a car or assaulted because of not being aware of your surr…
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In this episode I talk about running surfaces and what is the best surface to run on. Spoiler alert: it isn’t the surface that matters, it what it causes your body to do that makes the bigger difference. There is plenty of debate about this and everyone has their opinion and that is great. I’m just here to give you facts and let you know it depends…
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In this episode I cover a topic which you don’t hear about much. That is making sure if you are traveling for a running event that you have a plan for eating meals (the two days prior to the event) which you know will not adversely effect your race day. This is something I know many people leave to chance or just assume it will take care of itself.…
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Hydration for Runners: What You Need to Know to Avoid Dehydration
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In this episode I cover how to determine if you are hydrated vs. dehydrated (hint: it involves using a scale) and ways to rehydrate if you do lose 2 or more lbs of body weight after a run. I also compare a few different brands of sports hydration drinks and discuss how many ounces of fluids you need to consume to actually recover. If you have any q…
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Recovery and the Aging Runner: What Do You Need to Know to Stay at Your Best?
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In this episode I discuss active rest versus rest and explain the differences. In rest, I cover items like hyperbaric oxygen chambers, STEM cell therapy, cryotherapy, Saunas, Compression therapy and tools like the Vector T-Pin (use promo code “BrianB” at checkout www.tpinmuscletherapy.com for 10% off for being a listener). Covered lots of info toda…
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Overtraining and Running: What does it look like and what do I need to know?
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In this episode I discuss overtraining and Running. Overtraining can take many different forms but is usually brought on by too much intensity, too much mileage, not enough rest and poor nutrition. By making adjustments with proper planning you can avoid overtraining and not everyone gets into overtraining but it is important to recognize the signs…
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and Runners: What do I need to know to feel better?
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In this episode I cover Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, What it is and how you treat it. Typically caused by tightness on the outside of the leg, a high sitting knee cap or weakness In the quadriceps or glutes, it does respond well to conservative treatment and generally only takes 1-3 sessions of PT if unable to manage in the first 7-10 days on your…
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IT Band Syndrome and Running: What is it, what do I need to know and what can I do to help the pain?
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The Iliotibial band (ITB) is a broad band of connective tissue on the outside of the leg. If you have ever had IT Band Syndrome you know it is a bugger and hurts. In this episode I discuss what it is, how long recovery can be if left untreated, what you can do at home and what other conditions can mimic the pain (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome especi…
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In this episode I discuss the smaller muscle in the calf, the soleus muscle. This muscle works when the knee is bent and can get injured quite often in runners but typically does not tear. This is good because Soleus issues usually respond well to treatment without need for an MRI or meds. Also check out Episode 120 @MeshTongue on YouTube for more …
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In this episode, I discuss returning to running after an injury or illness and what you need to consider. If you gained weight while injured that will have it’s own impact vs losing weight/muscle mass with an illness and the effect that will have. I discuss the run/walk program and how to ramp back up gradually to avoid post-illness/Injury re-injur…
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Low Back Pain and Running: What to Look Out For and How to Treat It
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In this episode, I cover non-episodic low back pain. I discuss the differences between episodic and non-episodic pain, what are differential diagnoses which require immediate medical attention, how many visits and what they should cost and if imaging is appropriate (almost never is for acute pain). If you have ever suffered from low back pain as a …
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Running Shoes: What to Look For and Why You Shouldn’t Listen to the Shoe Company Marketing Team
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In this episode, I discuss running shoes. I will apologize and say the last 15 seconds are cut off. I didn’t want to re-record the whole thing so suffice it to say it kind of ends abruptly. With that being said I go into what to look for in shoes, why you shouldn’t listen to the shoe companies and or go off looks along for what will work for you an…
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What are Metabolic Equivalents (METs) and Why are they so important to running? In this episode I discuss METs why we use them. I also discuss Matt Fitzgerald’s “80/20 Running” book and the article written by Dr. Cameron Gerber, PT, DPT on www.utahrunning.com (February 2019). METs allow us to determine how many calories are roughly burned based on …
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If you are out in the cold running, you need to have the right gear and the right combination of gear to keep you warm and safe. We often talk about heat stress and issues if too hot, but we often skip over the cold issues. Layering is effective to keep you warm and at your best. Be aware you also need to protect your skin (think cheeks, ears, hand…
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Achilles Tendinitis and Tendinopathy and Runners: What are they and how can I treat them?
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Do you have pain in the back of your ankle? There are only a few things which can cause pain back there but the most likely is the Achilles’ tendon. Acute pain is likely Tendinitis and the more chronic symptoms will convert to a Tendinopathy. In this episode I explain the difference between the two and how we would treat both (spoiler alert, they a…
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Ankle Sprains and Running: What You Need to Know and When You Should Seek Treatment.
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Ankle sprains can be pretty common with runners. But what do you need to know about them and when would you need to stop running? In this episode I discuss the grades of ankle sprains, when an X-Ray or MRI would be needed and when you need to stop running versus keep up with your training. If you have any questions send them my way brian@company5k.…
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Running For Health: How to Plan Your Running Routine if You Don’t Have Plans to Race
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Not everyone runs for speed or competition. I get it! A lot of what I talk about it how to improve your performance and yet there are lots of you out there that have no desire to compete and just want to stay healthy (ie: lower blood pressure/cholesterol and maintain weight). This episode covers what a training cycle would look like and how to inco…
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Ragnar and Other Relay Races: Helpful Tips and Tricks to Help Get You Through.
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Have you considered running one of the many multi-stage Relay races out there. Many may be familiar with Ragnar Relays but others out there include Hood to Coast and Top of Zion. In this episode I give helpful hints in how to best prepare for the race. I provide 3 tips for what you should do during the race and 3 things to absolutely avoid during t…
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Blisters: New ways to prevent them and treat them for runners.
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Blisters are a normal part of running, but do they have to be? In most cases blisters can be prevented by taking proper measures to keep the feet and shoes in good working order. Whether it is using products like powders or lubricants on the toes/feet and or wearing socks like those by Injinji (www.injinji.com) that keep the toes separated and redu…
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Stretching and Mobility for Runners: Why you should stretch and why mobility is different.
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In order for stretching to be effective it has to be performed consistently. That means daily. There is good evidence that static stretching should be performed only after running (especially on race/interval days) and rolling should be done before you run/race. My favorite roller is the Vector T-pin (www.tpinmuscletherapy.com use code “BRIANB” at …
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Of all the minerals your body needs iron may not be the most important, but it is certainly in the top 5 for long distance runners. Unfortunately, iron can be lost through sweat when working out and through hemolysis or breakdown of the red blood cells in heavy heel strikers (you know who you are)! Supplementing the diet with 20-25 mg/day is one wa…
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What’s that Bump on my Heel? Haglunds Deformity and running. What is it and how do I treat it?
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In this episode I discuss Haglund’s Deformity or Pump Bump and running. This pain can be caused by friction when the shoe rubs over the bony prominence in the back of the heel. In episode 125 of the Mesh Tongue on YouTube I show you how to perform a heel lock lace method. If you have questions feel free to reach out at brian@company5k.com.…
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Wearable Tech: Apple Nike Run+ vs Garmin Forerunner 645
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Have you been considering a new watch for running? Do you know you don’t need a fancy watch to be able to compete? In fact I am a minimalist when it comes to running. I believe the less you have to distract you, the faster you will be. But if you must have the best, I decided to compare and contrast the Apple Nike Run + and the Garmin Forerunner 64…
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In this episode I discuss the essentials for runners in regards to nutrition. We discuss timing of foods, energy cycle and how foods are burned with activity and supplements and whether or not they are worth it. Also discuss hydration and it’s importance. Bottom line if your nutrition sucks so will your running. Trust me, I’ve been there.…
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Plantar Fasciitis: What is it, How to Treat It, What to Expect
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Plantar Fasciitis can be bad if left untreated. Typically 4 visits if caught in the first week but as many as 24 visits to your physical therapist if left to fester on it’s own (the wait and see approach) and then gets bad. Check out episode 113 and 114 of the Mesh Tongue on YouTube for more info including how to self tape at home. As always, if yo…
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The Aging Runner: Considerations and why runners over 40 have different needs
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Runners over the age of 40 make up approximately 40% of all runners. And yet we don’t always give special consideration to the needs of this group of athletes. From basic changes in physiology to loss or Range of Motion and Strength, I cover the reasons your body feels different as an older runner and the things we need to look out for. As always f…
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Stress Fractures: What Are They, How Do I Prevent Them, and What Can I Expect If I Develop One?
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In this episode I cover stress fractures. If you have ever dealt with one, you know the pain and frustration. Unfortunately there are myths surrounding how stress fractures are caused and it is always good to dispel those myths. For one running surface has nothing to do with the likelihood of developing a stress fracture. Also pronation vs. supinat…
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Case Study: Lower Leg Pain in a Runner Preparing for a Half-Marathon.
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In today’s episode I discuss a client who was seen by me for lower leg pain which came on while training for the Ogden Half Marathon. After being managed ultra-conservatively and ending up in a walking boot for 8 weeks the runner became frustrated and wanted answers. Also the race was now 4 weeks away and desperately wanting to run the race needed …
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In this episode I give a brief intro into my background as a Physical Therapist and Runner. I cover who the ideal listener is: 35-55 year old runner who wants to stay in shape and run at their best. I also address the scope of topics we will cover: time management, running health, diet, stretching/mobility, new gear/tech and what to expect if you a…
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