EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H 5M
Runners, stop getting injured! What women need to know about running injuries with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards
from Feisty Women's Performance
80% of runners will deal with injuries at some point. So, what do you need to know about running injuries? And how can you nip those niggles in the butt?Physical therapist Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards explores the factors that contribute to this injury rate and how you can shift your perspective on athletic identity and injury prevention.Key Takeaways:The emotional attachment to running can influences injury perception and managementTreating the whole athlete, not just the injury, is key to rehabSome strategies for breaking the injury cycleAnd common misconceptions about running injuries — including treatment as a female athleteDr. Kate Mihevc Edwards is a renowned physical therapist, author, and speaker, specializing in treating runners. With a focus on holistic health, she is the founder of Precision Performance & Physical Therapy and the author of Go Ahead, Stop and Pee. Kate's unique perspective is shaped by her journey as both a healthcare provider and a patient.Episode Resources:Precision Performance & Physical TherapyGo Ahead, Stop and Pee: Running During Pregnancy and Postpartum (available on Amazon)Follow Kate on Instagram: @KateMickEdwardsListen to Kate's podcast, Interdisciplinary Case MilesIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast for more insights on health and performance. Leave a review to help others discover this valuable content, and connect with us on social media to stay updated on future episodes!Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20th, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Use code PERFORMANCE for 20% off at http://cozyearth.comMomentous: Head to https://www.livemomentous.com/ and use promo code PERFORMANCE for up to 35% off your first orderWahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: https://wahoofitness.pxf.io/0GAByRTifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/
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