278. The 5-Step Injury Prevention System Every Runner Needs with Dr. Duane Scotti

Become a member of Healthy Runner Academy here! 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 — so you can train smarter, avoid setbacks, and hit your race goals with confidence. Whether you're starting fresh, bouncing back from an injury, or chasing a new PR… this system works because it evolves with you. 🎯 What You'll Learn: Why injury prevention isn't just about stretching or recovery tools How to build a solid foundation before adding mileage or speed The truth about strength training, mobility, and fueling for healthy running A clear 5-stage roadmap you can follow to run for life, pain-free Ready to stop guessing and start running strong? Become a member of Healthy Runner Academy here: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com 👉 Plus, grab your free How to Grow as a Runner Framework! Want the structured strength, nutrition, and a run plan with full support and accountability to develop a stronger running body during your training?     Book a call and learn more about Healthy Runner Coaching here!   Episodes and Resources mentioned in this episode:   Listen to my previous episode on marathon specific injury prevention here!   Listen to my previous episode on preventing IT band syndrome during marathon training   Listen to my previous episode on how to prevent plantar fasciitis this summer here!   Sign up for Free Healthy Runner Newsletter here! ➡︎ https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/newsletter/   Want Dr. Duane to answer your question on the podcast?  Submit questions here   A big thanks to ucan for your support for this episode!   Want to know what we recommend to our athletes during hard marathon training?  We use EDGE Energy Gels from UCAN for those long runs!    Fuel smarter during a run with the best no sugar energy gel on the market delivering up to 75+ minutes of steady energy to power your best running performance.   Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order!    Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - [email protected] - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website