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24 Mar 2023Breathing techniques for runners00:28:08

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 discusses breathing fundamentals as they apply to running. He explains the role of oxygen flow in deciding what breathing technique is most applicable at different stages of running.


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: 

  • "Everything that has to with movement; our muscles are responsible for that"
  • - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Don't restrict the stomach from going out and in"
  • - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights:

  • [01:56] Today's topic is on Breathing. 

  • [02:38] Understanding Breathing Mechanics. 

  • [06:55] Does breathing change at different paces? 

  • [11:07] Applying breathing mechanics to the “running gears”. 

  • [14:05] Should you brace your core while running? 

  • [16:48] Should you breathe through your nose or your mouth while running? 

  • [21:34] How to apply breathing techniques.

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11 Nov 20224 Running Form Errors Causing Low Back Pain00:42:56

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard describes four running forms that could be causing it and ways to fix them. And as a bonus, he talks about ways to make it through your work day to reduce low back pain.

Show Notes Coming Soon

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15 Apr 2022Why are my calves so tight and how is it affecting my runs?00:26:42

Episode Summary

In this episode, Dr. Minard discusses the major causes of calf muscle tightness, highlighting the functions of the calf muscle in movement, how to identify calf tightness, as well as techniques to prevent and treat these causes to avoid recurrence.

Top Takeaways

  • "If running is a passion of yours, then helping you is a passion of mine."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Muscles are our movers."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Jumping up, I want you to use your calf; running forward I want you to use your Gluts."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "You can have efficient mechanics and still get hurt; Most of our injuries are just 'too much too soon.'"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [00:01] Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard.
  • [01:27] This week's question; "Why are my calf muscles so tight?"
  • [04:30] How to know you have tight calf muscles.
  • [07:07] What causes tight calf muscles?
  • [09:12] Discussing Bounding, its causes, and solutions.
  • [17:10] Push with the Tush (PWT)
  • [20:00] What could tight calf muscles potentially lead to?

See full show notes.

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13 May 2022Warm up before, stretch after running00:23:28

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Matte expounds on the role of stretching and warm-up in exercise. In detail, he explains how to employ both activities separately in relation to running and general workouts.

Top Takeaways

  • "When we stretch, it's everything; it's both bone and muscle"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • Can we just say Lengthening instead of Stretching?
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Muscles need to be off in order to lengthen them"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "That's the key with everything in life, slow and gradual"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Warm up before; lengthen after"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [01:29] Today's question is "What is the skinny on stretching"?
  • [02:10] Define stretching
  • [04:36] Should we stretch before or after running?
  • [08:38] What should we do before running?
  • [10:40] Does stretching prevent injuries?
  • [12:48] The aim of stretching
  • [15:20] Specificity of training
  • [17:30] How to warm up before running

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23 Apr 2023Outdoor vs. Treadmill Running00:50:06

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 discusses the pros/cons of running outdoors vs treadmill and what may be best for you.


⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches.


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09 Dec 2022What ways your running could benefit?00:31:34

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard recaps the first season. He breaks down what each episode is about and who could benefit from it.

Show Notes Coming Soon

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08 Jul 2022Stop foam rolling your IT band00:30:34

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard discusses IT Band Friction Syndrome. He identifies the negative effects of foam rolling, running form mistakes associated with it, and key principles for recovery or prevention of further injury.

Top Takeaways

  • "You have to push the ground back to propel your forward."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Sometimes things are weak because they're inhibited and it hurts."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "We capture, classify, and correct."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "You can learn anything. You can learn to run without picking your feet up."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Please spare your IT band of compressive forces."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [00:38] Today's topic is the IT Band Friction Syndrome.
  • [01:25] An introduction to the TFL and IT Band.
  • [03:57] The role of Friction in IT band pain.
  • [08:05] Running form faults that cause IT band friction; the Pose Method.
  • [12:30] Using good running posture to reduce IT band friction.
  • [13:50] The second form fault; Weaving.
  • [17:01] Why you should not foam roll your IT bands.
  • [20:35] Addressing IT Band Friction Syndrome.

See full show notes.

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05 Aug 2022Run faster with these 3 speed-based training strategies00:36:36

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard continues sharing how to increase speed. Following up on the last episode, he describes in detail, specific speed-based training strategies aimed at increasing muscle efficiency and overall running capacity.

Top Takeaways

  • "The harder that you work, the less duration or less time you can spend there."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "There's a big difference between rest and recovery."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "For strength training to be beneficial, you have to challenge the muscles more than running."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "The only time you should use your quads and your calves when running forward is if you're increasing your elevation."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Your shoulder blades are precious, keep them in your back pocket."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "The lower back is not meant to lift, it's not a good lever for that."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."
    - [Fred DeVito]

Episode Highlights

  • [01:18] Today's episode is on training to run faster.
  • [01:26] 3 training strategies to run faster.
  • [02:51] What is Interval Training?
  • [03:42] How to measure effort.
  • [05:54] Speed training strategies; intervals where you want to walk.
  • [09:15] Intervals with recovery where you need to walk.
  • [15:10] More tips on interval training.
  • [18:11] Strength training; increasing the push in the tush.
  • [23:13] Key concepts in strength training; the Stable Stack, the Tush Push Drill.
  • [30:48] Incorporating these strategies into a training plan.

See full show notes

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27 May 2022What are shin splints & what causes them?00:43:19

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard discusses shin splints, highlighting the causes and major considerations for effective management tailored towards self-dependence.

Top Takeaways

  • "There is a limitation in the amount of stress or force that you can take before breakdown, aka injury"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Your body has an amazing capacity to heal; it just has to be in the right environment"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "All injuries are temporary, it's a matter of when not if"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [01:31] What are "shin splints"?
  • [12:23] Describing shin splints with sunburns.
  • [17:05] How can we create an optimal environment for tissues to heal?
  • [18:27] Identifying and addressing the causes of shin splints
  • [32:48] Considerations for clinicians in managing shin splints.
  • [37:31] What should you look out for with shin splints?

See full show notes

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24 Feb 2023Should you see a physical therapist?01:04:47

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 explains how physical therapists evaluate patients to design a treatment strategy tailored to their needs and significant signs and events necessitating a physical therapy consultation.

Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches.

Top Takeaways

  • "In my opinion, the most important is patient education."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "If you've had any kind of orthopedic surgery, I highly recommend you see a physical therapist."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "If I can, I try to avoid any hands-on because I try to see; 'how much improvement can he get on his own?"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "When in doubt, see a physical therapist."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Every physical therapist should be efficient and competent in dry needling."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [01:20] Today's topic: To see a physical therapist or not?
  • [02:52] What do physical therapists actually do?
  • [08:27] Six questions that determine if you need a physical therapist.
  • [15:23] When should you not see a physical therapist?
  • [16:44] Do you need to have a referral to see a physical therapist?
  • [18:46] A typical physical therapy evaluation.
  • [27:10] Case scenarios for a typical physical therapy session.
  • [56:09] Active vs. Passive treatment strategies.
  • [01:00:06] Personal Trainers vs. Physical Therapists.

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05 Aug 2023How to Handle Hills & Trails00:27:35

What is the most efficient way to handle hills or trails? I will go through three modifiable actions: leaning, propelling, and cadence and how these change depending on the surface and inclination.

Training Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E9-E12, E14. Season 2: E2, E6, E7

Injury Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E3, E4, E7, E16, E17. Season 2: E1, E3

Hope you enjoy this episode!

Doc M@

Visit L2R101.com for training plans and programs

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10 Feb 2023How to get started running with Programming, Mechanics and Shoes00:45:08

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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28 Oct 2022Runners: What part of your foot should you land on?00:26:14

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard describes the mechanics of Foot Strike Pattern when running. He explains how this pattern plays out in relation to the three phases of running and directly determines the overall efficiency of running.

Top Takeaways

  • "If you are landing on something other than your heel, you're inefficient"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Land on your heel but load through the midfoot"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Having a longer stride is not a bad thing, that's what we ideally should see as we go faster"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Land with your heel but don't continue to transfer your weight through your heel in front of you"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "What you leave the ground with, will dictate what you land with"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [00:58] The topic of today's discussion is Foot Strike Pattern.
  • [02:34] Three main points regarding foot strike.
  • [03:32] Three phases of running.
  • [05:10] What are the essential traits of efficient running?
  • [06:33] Paying on the principal vs the interest.
  • [10:24] Land vs Load
  • [17:00] What to think about when running.
  • [19:51] A practical session approach; patience and then push.
  • [20:41] A summary of the phases of running.
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02 Nov 2024Hip Drop: Weak Hips or Technique Issue?00:21:49

In this episode, Dr. Matt Minard covers hip drop and the best method to fix it.

The fix may not be what you think.

Dr. Matt Minard is a physical therapist, orthopedic clinical specialist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist on a mission to help the world run safer.

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30 Sep 2022Interview: Coach Claire Bartholic from The Planted Runner00:51:17

Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Guest: Coach Claire Bartholic from The Planted Runner

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In today's episode, Dr. Minard speaks with The Planted Runner, Coach Claire Bartholic.

If you prefer to watch this episode, you can!

See the episode transcript.

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24 Jun 2022Cadence speeds up your runs and reduces injury00:30:19

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard explains how cadence (aka step rate) can be used as a tool to run effectively. He'll help you avoid injury and systematically implement it into your runs to achieve better results.

Top Takeaways

  • "It's widely accepted that increasing your step rate can decrease or lower impact."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "A step doesn't count until your foot makes contact with the ground."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "For most people, 165 to 175 is that sweet spot."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [00:22] Intro
  • [01:47] Today's topic: How to use cadence to reduce injury risk and increase speed.
  • [02:08] What is cadence or step rate?
  • [04:27] Why do new runners have a low step rate?
  • [06:51] Reasons why increasing your step rate reduces impact.
  • [10:43] How do you calculate step rate?
  • [14:06] How to implement increasing your step rate into running.
  • [22:43] FAQs on cadence.

See full show notes

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16 Sep 2022Strength Training for Runners: Cross-Training + Resistance Training00:31:21

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In today's episode, Dr. Minard concludes the 3-Part strength training series with the third aspect describing how to combine cross-training with resistance training using specific tools, as well as when exactly to incorporate both resistance training and body weight training.

If you prefer to watch this episode, you can!

Top Takeaways

  • "If we know that we're going to be breaking down muscle tissue, we want to be specific about when we chose to do that in relationship to our running"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Stairmaster is a great way to double dip both cardio and cross training"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Our body always adapts to the demands placed on it"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "If we're only doing a couple of reps and we're not challenging the muscles how and more than they're challenged when we run, we're not going to see much benefit from strength training""
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [[02:15] Today's topic; When do we start strength training exercises?
  • [03:20] What happens when we strength train a muscle?
  • [05:10] In-season vs off-season training.
  • [10:13] Incorporating in-season and off-season training into your weekly routine.
  • [14:22] The double dipping cross training and strength training.
  • [19:30] The elliptical vs stationary bike vs Stairmaster.
  • [23:38] Key points from the strength training series.
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07 Jun 2023Run with your Arms00:33:50

Are you ready to become an arm swing expert? In this episode I go over the role of the arms with running and common inefficient swing patterns. Additionally, you'll learn a drill that you can do to help learn your most efficient arm swing.

Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG ⁠Learn.2.Run⁠ or email info@learn2run101.com



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23 Jun 2023Mechanics Analogies 00:30:18

Analogies Series: Part 1 of 3: Mechanics (Training & Injury episodes to follow). In this episode Dr. Minard correlates efficient running mechanics to baking a cake, riding a segway, skateboarding, spring shocks, and skipping a rock. ⁠⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches - l2r101.com . Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG ⁠Learn.2.Run⁠ or email info@learn2run101.com

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07 May 2023Mechanics vs Training: What's more important? 00:31:22

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 breaks down and ranks which is more important for injury prevention: mechanics vs training.


⁠⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches.


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27 May 2023Long Distance Running vs. Sprinting00:40:07
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 breaks down the similarities and differences between long distance running and sprinting. ⁠⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG ⁠Learn.2.Run⁠ or email info@learn2run101.com Want to be included in IG Live Form Party on 6/7 @8pm EST? See link for instructions: HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support
14 Oct 2022Heart rate based training for runners00:29:15

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard hosts the Omega Sports' Learn to Run Podcast. By day, he is a Physical Therapist and owner of Learn 2 Run. He enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running and is passionate about helping others run safely first, then faster.

In this episode, Dr. Minard explains how to increase running efficiency. He does this by using heart rate as a feedback tool to monitor the intensity of exercise and strategically harness the maximum capacity of a runner.

Top Takeaways

  • "The heart rate goes up with exertion."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "We can start to give meaning to our effort levels with our heart rate."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Heart rate is a powerful feedback tool."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [01:30] Today's topic is Heart Rate Based Training.
  • [02:30] Understanding the function of the heart and heart rate.
  • [08:07] How to establish training tiers.
  • [19:23] A coal train analogy of the heart rate concept.
  • [24:45] An overview of Today's topic.

See full show notes.

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19 Sep 2024Stop Focusing On Cadence00:29:00

In this episode, Dr. Matt Minard covers cadence for runners and why it's just not that important.

Instead of cadence, he explains what to focus on.

Dr. Matt Minard is a physical therapist, orthopedic clinical specialist, and certified strength and conditioning specialist on a mission to help the world run safer.

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07 Apr 2023Running Vs. Walking: the mechanics are the same00:36:18

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.


Show notes coming soon.

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19 Aug 2022Strength Training for Runners: Glutes00:34:36

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard discusses the first aspect of strength training, explaining the role of the hip muscles and pelvis in running, and how training can be tailored to increase the efficiency of these structures to increase speed.

Top Takeaways

  • "A strength training routine for a runner should look very different from a soccer player...we want to be specific in our approach"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "The muscles lift your body; they hold your body and they lower your body"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "We always have to think back; is this how we use that muscle and are we challenging it more?"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Ideally you want to sit with your hips higher than your knees, that puts a lot less stress on your low back and on your hips"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Don't strengthen your hip flexors"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [00:56] Introducing Strength Training; the hips.
  • [03:44] 3 functions of muscles.
  • [07:07] Basic anatomy of the hip.
  • [09:04] The stabilizing action of hip abductors in running.
  • [13:32] How to strengthen the "Queen Glutes".
  • [18:06] The Hip Extensors.
  • [22:17] Ways to challenge the glutes.
  • [26:47] The Hip Flexors.
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25 Nov 2022Knee Pain in Runners: 3 Causes and Corrections00:41:16

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard describes three locations your knee pain is coming from, what is causing them and how to correct them.

Show Notes Coming Soon

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22 Jul 20223 Reasons You Are Running Slow00:24:20

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Minard explains strategies to increase running pace. He puts an emphasis on improving movement techniques to maximize the use of energy in forward motion.

Top Takeaways

  • "You can instantly be faster by not wasting energy"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "If you are not leaning forward, it's slowing you down"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "If your arms aren't moving, that's slowing you down"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "If you're jumping, it is slowing down your speed"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Running is about going forward; not up, not side to side"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [01:31] Today's topic is centered on how to run faster; the mechanics of movement.
  • [02:59] 3 movement strategies that slow down your speed.
  • [14:00] What you can do to run faster; listen and learn.
  • [15:05] Working on the arm swing to run faster.
  • [16:56] Increasing speed by reducing jumping
  • [19:55] Dr. Minard's programs for runners, non-runners, and physical therapists.
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29 Apr 2022Learn how to run more efficiently using gravity00:17:17

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard is the host of the Learn to Run podcast. He's a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.

In today's episode, Dr. Minard describes how to maximize the use of gravity to run more efficiently through proper body alignment called "leaning." He explains how to use "controlled falling" to improve the safety of running.

Top Takeaways

  • "Gravity can give us 'Frenergy'; free energy."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Everything in life is about balance; it's about control."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Learn to lean."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Tuck your Tush under your shoulders to maintain that 'hankle' and not hinge at the hips."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Before learning to run, we've got to learn to walk."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Safety first, performance second."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [01:30] Question of the week; Should you fall while running?
  • [01:41] What is a fall?
  • [06:05] The Controlled Fall.
  • [10:35] Incorporating 'Leaning' into running.
  • [13:05] How to learn more about Leaning and Controlled Fall.

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10 Jun 2022Overstriding is slowing down your runs and hurting you00:28:04

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Matt discusses overstriding, with emphasis on understanding and identifying it. The aim is to offer runners application strategies for executing efficient mechanics for a better run.

Top Takeaways

  • "Did you know the time you are least likely to overstride is at 12:30?"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "The problem with shortening up your stride is it becomes extremely inefficient"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "It's okay to land on your heel, but I don't want you to load through your heel"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [00:22] Intro
  • [01:36] This week's topic is overstriding.
  • [02:45] What is overstriding?
  • [05:06] What is a stride?
  • [10:23] How to identify when a runner is overstriding.
  • [19:04] What do we do about overstriding


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13 Sep 2023Interview with Xero Shoes CEO/Co-Founder Steven Sashen01:20:59

Visit Xero Shoes to find your foot's sole mate! Interested in running smarter, safer, and faster? Of course you are! Check out my newest online course on running mechanics- Learn 2 Glide ! It can be accessed through an app on your mobile device for convenient execution!

As always thank you so much for listening and your gracious support of this brand and my mission of helping the world run safer!

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06 Oct 2023Learn 2 Glide Together00:15:20

In this special edition episode I run you through the skill of gliding (maximizing forward momentum and movement). Listen and run with me for a 15 minute mechanics session filled with golden nuggets working on leaning and forward propulsion. This is the audio from the final mission of my newest running mechanics course, Learn 2 Glide where I strategically take you step-by-step through the process of learning to glide. The course can be purchased or "leased" HERE. Hope you find this episode as valuable as I intended it to be! -Doc M@

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02 Sep 2022Strength Training for Runners: Knees & Ankles00:35:51

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In today's episode, Dr. Minard continues on Strength Training, with the spotlight on the knee and ankle joints, the "Kankle." He's not only explaining ways to strengthen the muscles around these joints but also when, and what muscles should be strengthened.

If you prefer to watch this episode, you can!

Top Takeaways

  • "The muscles are responsible for all things movement."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Team 'Kankle' is always on to cushion for the tush pushing but they will work overtime for hills."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Don't bonk your shins on the cart."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "If a muscle is weak, why is it weak?"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "We've got to stop wasting people's time strengthening things that hurt."
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Are we strengthening for rehabilitation or are we strength training for performance?"
    - [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights

  • [01:32] Today's topic is Strength Training; the knees and ankles.
  • [02:54] Identifying the muscles of the lower leg.
  • [06:07] Wrong uses of lower leg muscles in running.
  • [07:10] The correct use of knee and ankle muscles.
  • [12:36] Challenging the muscles more than they are used in running:  3Rs and S.
  • [25:18] Addressing muscle weakness; strengthening for rehabilitation or performance?
  • [31:53] A recipe to run faster, safer, and smarter.

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28 Jan 2023Muscle Love 101: Tight vs Torn00:43:49

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely.

Welcome back to season 2 of the Learn to Run podcast!

Show Notes Coming Soon

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23 Sep 2023Leaning 10100:17:40

Learn to hANKLE (lean forward hinging at the ankles) and your knees will be thankful! In this episode I answer the following questions: 1.) What is leaning? 2.) Why is leaning important while running? 3.) How does leaning change with hills? Check out my newest course, "Learn 2 Glide" for step-by-step instructions on how to lean and propel forward!

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