EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 42 MIN
Biomechanics, Durability, Gait Analysis & Injury Prevention for Runners Ep 139
from Find Your Edge: Training, Sports Nutrition & Mindset Tools for Triathletes, Runners & High Achievers Chasing Performance & Longevity · host Chris Newport | Tri Coach, Sports & Longevity Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist at The Endurance Edge
Are you getting injured every time your training ramps up? Or do you feel like your running form falls apart when you get tired?In this episode of the Find Your Edge podcast, Coach Chris Newport sits down with physical therapist Dr. Rick Pitman to talk about what really causes running injuries—and why it is not always about doing “too much.”We dive into:• Why durability matters just as much as performance• The truth about overuse injuries• Why running is a skill that can be improved• What 3D gait analysis, EMG, and pressure insoles can reveal• Why runners need strength training• How to tell if your lungs are the limiter…or your mechanics areIf you are a runner, triathlete, or endurance athlete who wants to stay healthy and keep progressing, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.Go here to read the blog, watch the video, and learn more about Dr. Rick Pitman and AnthroKinetics Physiolab.Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day? Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately. Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps Support the show🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨📚 Download our free resources:🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook
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Are you getting injured every time your training ramps up? Or do you feel like your running form falls apart when you get tired? In this episode of the Find Your Edge podcast, Coach Chris Newport sits down with physical therapist Dr. Rick Pitman to talk about what really causes running injuries—and why it is not always about doing “too much.” We dive into: • Why durability matters just as much as performance • The truth about overuse injuries • Why running is a skill that can be improved • Wh...
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