How to get started running with Programming, Mechanics and Shoes

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. 

Dr. Minard describes a systematic approach to running for beginners in this episode. 

He describes three aspects: Programming, Mechanics, and Shoes. He also offers specific tools to help with each of these aspects. 

Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Topics discussed in each episode are (or will soon be) available on the Learn 2 Run YouTube page.

Top Takeaways

• "Because if we stop every time, it's uncomfortable, we're never going to get anywhere; we also don't want to keep going if it's going to injure us." - [Dr. Matt Minard]


• "If you assess during the process of running, you'll stop every time." - [Dr. Matt Minard]


• "You can have extremely perfect efficient mechanics and still get injured; you can have too much too soon." - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

• [00:56] Today's topic is PMS.


• [03:15] What is Tissue Adaptation?


• [10:04] How to start getting used to the stress of running.


• [21:36] Mechanics; why are they important?


• [23:53] What are efficient mechanics?


• [28:22] Selecting an appropriate shoe.


• [31:56] The Shoe Intake.

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