Learn to Run with Dr. Matt Minard
by Matt Minard
Dr. Matt Minard owns Learn 2 Run, a program that teaches runners how to run smarter, safer, and faster. He hopes this podcast will help runners improve their metrics while reducing injuries.In practice, he focuses on 3 very important aspects of running: optimizing mechanics, building a base, and increasing VO2 Max.His purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase overall wellness. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support
Episodes
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Hip Drop: Weak Hips or Technique Issue?
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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Stop Focusing On Cadence
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...
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Learn 2 Glide Together
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...
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Leaning 101
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...
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Interview with Xero Shoes CEO/Co-Founder Steven Sashen
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…
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How to Handle Hills & Trails
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:...
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Mechanics Analogies
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...
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Run with your Arms
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...
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Long Distance Running vs. Sprinting
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...
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Mechanics vs Training: What's more important?
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...
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Outdoor vs. Treadmill Running
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…
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Running Vs. Walking: the mechanics are the same
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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Breathing techniques for runners
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...
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Should you see a physical therapist?
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...
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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…
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Muscle Love 101: Tight vs Torn
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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What ways your running could benefit?
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...
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Knee Pain in Runners: 3 Causes and Corrections
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…
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4 Running Form Errors Causing Low Back Pain
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...
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Runners: What part of your foot should you land on?
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.…
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Heart rate based training for runners
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...
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Interview: Coach Claire Bartholic from The Planted Runner
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....
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Strength Training for Runners: Cross-Training + Resistance Training
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...
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Strength Training for Runners: Knees & Ankles
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...
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Strength Training for Runners: Glutes
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,...
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Run faster with these 3 speed-based training strategies
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...
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3 Reasons You Are Running Slow
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...
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Stop foam rolling your IT band
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…
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Cadence speeds up your runs and reduces injury
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...
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Overstriding is slowing down your runs and hurting you
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...
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What are shin splints & what causes them?
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...
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Warm up before, stretch after running
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…
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Learn how to run more efficiently using gravity
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...
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Why are my calves so tight and how is it affecting my runs?
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...
About this show
Dr. Matt Minard owns Learn 2 Run, a program that teaches runners how to run smarter, safer, and faster. He hopes this podcast will help runners improve their metrics while reducing injuries.In practice, he focuses on 3 very important aspects of running: optimizing mechanics, building a base, and increasing VO2 Max.His purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase overall wellness. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support
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