Healthy Runner Podcast Duane Scotti: Physical therapist, runner, and podcaster

Have you struggled to recover from your runs and strength workouts?  Do your legs feel heavy or you just don’t have that push you need to run at race pace during your quality workouts?  Have you struggled with runners trots during long races?  
 
Blackcurrant extract may just be the solution for you!  These berries have been shown to accelerate recovery, improve endurance and fueling, and protect runners against gastric stress in the heat.
 
If you're looking to learn more about blackcurrant extract supplementation then Fleur Cushman has got you covered!
 
Fleur Cushman is a former journalist, entrepreneur and founder of CurraNZ as well as the developer of an international research program on high-potency extract made with nutrient-rich New Zealand blackcurrants!  
 
We chat about all of this and more in this episode!
What are blackcurrants and why are they so special
What do anthocyanins do to the body
Why Blackcurrant extract versus eating a bunch of berries
Who would benefit from blackcurrant extract supplementation
Has blackcurrant extract been studied in the literature
Overall benefits of blackcurrant extract
Blackcurrant extract helping post run or post strength training recovery
Blackcurrant extract helping runners in the heat
Misconception of supplementing with blackcurrants
 
[Download] Nail your nutrition and run your best!
 
Listen to my previous episode on how I conquered the Dopey Challenge with CurraNZ
Listen to my previous episode with Stefanie Flippin on how she found gratitude through a running injury
 
There are six steps to growing in your running journey so you can enjoy it and stay healthy!  
 
Learn them here
 
📥[Download] The Ultimate Recovery Guide for Runners here!
 
Want the structured run, strength, nutrition guidance on how to improve in your running journey with full accountability and support from our team?  Learn more about our signature coaching program here
 
I am proud to announce a new partnership with CurraNz and thank them for supporting this episode!  
 
CurraNz is New Zealand’s natural running supplement made of a strong antioxidant (polyphenol anthocyanin) found within black currants.  Backed by more than 50 studies benefitting recovery and performance, it has been my go to training partner in my personal running journey and how I supplemented my Disney Dopey Challenge training and recovery!
 
Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your first order! 



Learn More about CurraNZ:
 
Instagram- @curranz
Website- https://www.curranzusa.com/
 
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
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It’s not about the distance, it’s about the journey and last Saturday, I ran my 34th half marathon and although I didn’t quite hit my time goal, I learned 3 key takeaways from this race.  
Mindset is a part of the training and you will learn how that played a role in my latest training block and I hope it helps you have realistic expectations for your next running goal!
 
Whether you're training for a marathon, half marathon, or just aiming to improve your daily jogs, this training has something for everyone.
 
It is my hope that after listening to this and learning the one thing you must consider when planning your next race, you will avoid feeling disappointed because you didn’t hit the time on the clock.
 
Learn how Duane became a Healthy Runner here
 
There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long! Learn them here
Listen to my previous episode on how I ran my fastest half marathon in 7 years here
 
Want Dr. Duane to answer your question on the podcast?  Submit questions here
 
Want to work with our team with structured strength, recovery, nutrition, and a run plan with full support and accountability to reach your highest potential for your goal race so you don’t get injured or burnt out? Book a call and learn more about Healthy Runner coaching here 
 
A big thanks to the Amino Company for your support for this episode!
If you have seen my strength training workouts on social media, you know that I am always pumped up for the challenge because I use PERFORM from the Amino Company.
Clinical studies have shown that Perform helps improve mental focus, peak strength, endurance, reduces fatigue, and increases muscle protein synthesis so you can recover faster from your runs or your strength workouts.
Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 30% off your entire Amino Company order! 
 
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
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[Download] Marathon Training Blueprint
Training for that fall marathon during the summer months?  I know I am!  I bet you would like to know more about how to train during the hot summer months and still have a successful marathon training cycle…
In this episode, our marathon training expert, coach Lufeng Zou from our Spark Healthy Runner coaching team will reveal expert tips to help you continue your training even if it is hot, humid, and sunny outside!
Whether this is your first summer training for a marathon or you have trained for multiple marathons and still don’t seem to nail your training during the hot summer months, this is the episode for you to feel confident heading into your marathon training cycle!
We answer the following questions and get into so much more during this informative listener submitted questions chat:
- Is summer or winter marathon training harder 
- What is dew point 
- Should I take a rest day when the air quality is unhealthy or not safe
- What is heat exhaustion and what are the warning signs
- When is it TOO HOT to run outside
- How can I simulate high humidity with treadmill running indoors
- Impact of heat on the body
- Is it normal to nap after my long runs
- How to safely run in the dark to beat the sun and heat
- Lack of hunger after long runs in the summer
- Best type of fabric to wear while running in the summer
- How to maintain easy pace with increasing cadence
- How much should you slow down and adjust pace in the summer
- When should you see a lower heart rate with easy running
- How to program workouts in the summer
- Marathon training for a flat race and when you should incorporate hills
- When is the best times to run in the summer
- Zone 2 training and the impact of sleep, stress, menstrual cycle, and fueling
Get all of coach Lu’s previous episodes as well as his full bio here
Want the structured run and strength plan with motivation and accountability to reach your highest running potential and crush your summer marathon training? Book a call and learn more about Healthy Runner coaching here: 
Get the full deep dive story on how Duane Scotti became a healthy runner 
A big thanks to ucan for your support for this episode!
Want to know how our team fuels our summer 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 coach Lu:
- Follow coach Lu on Instagram 
- Email: lu@sparkhealthyrunner.com
- Healthy Runner Facebook Community
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
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Are you wondering what a super shoe is? Will super shoes make you run faster? How many miles do super shoes last?
 
If you're looking to find out if you should invest in carbon plated running shoes then Dr. Matthew Moran has got you covered!
 
Dr. Moran holds a Ph.D. in Biomechanics, runs a gait analysis lab, and his primary research interests focus on investigating factors that influence human movement patterns primarily running biomechanics. Coupled with his academic and research pursuits, he is an accomplished distance runner and former collegiate cross country/track & field coach.  
 
We chat about all of this and more in this episode!
What is considered a super shoe
How much faster do super shoes make you
Who benefits from super shoes
When should you wear super shoes
Do super shoes make you run differently
How many miles do super shoes last
How often should you train in super shoes
Do super shoes help with recovery
Misconception of super shoes
 
There are six steps to growing in your running journey so you can enjoy it and stay healthy!  
 
Learn them here
 
Want the structured run, strength, nutrition guidance on how to improve in your running journey with full accountability and support from our team?  Learn more about our program here
 
A big thanks to the Amino Company for your support for this episode!
 
If you have seen some of my hill work on Strava, you know that I am always pumped up for the challenge because I use PERFORM from the Amino Company.
 
Clinical studies have shown that Perform helps improve mental focus, peak strength, endurance, reduces fatigue, and increases muscle protein synthesis so you can recover faster from your runs or your strength workouts.
 
Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 30% off your entire Amino Company order! 
 
Connect with Dr. Matthew Moran:
 
Instagram- @runtrix 
Runtrix 
Pioneer Performance at Sacred Heart University
 
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
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Have you struggled to run in the heat?  Do you have an upcoming race that will be run in hot conditions?  Would you like to know how better to acclimate your body for running in the heat?



If you're looking to kickstart your summer running and adapt to the heat, Dr. Mani Alavi has got you covered!
 
Dr. Mani Alavi who is a true expert when it comes to running in the heat, he is an emergency medicine physician, former attorney and avid runner (veteran of multiple world major events including a veteran of the Boston Marathon and the hotter than normal 2024 Boston race)  Dr. Alavi's area of focus is heat science with a special focus area on heat acclimation and training.
 
We chat about all of this and more in this episode!
Temperature and its effect on running performance
Difference between humidity and dew point
Why is the weather reported in relative humidity and not dew point
What is heat acclimation and why is it important for running
BMI and its effect on heat tolerance
Safety precaution considerations for heat training sessions
Heat training versus heat acclimation
Effective heat training strategies for runners
Recommended heat acclimation protocol for beginner runners
How long does it take to become acclimated to the heat
Extra layers of clothing and treadmill running for heat acclimation
Dry sauna versus steam room for heat acclimation
How should intermediate runners adjust their training to improve heat acclimation
What advanced heat acclimation strategies can be employed for seasoned runners
What role does clothing play in heat acclimation training
Misconception of heat adaptation or acclimation
 
There are six steps to growing in your running journey so you can enjoy it and stay healthy!  
 
Learn them here
 
Want the structured run, strength, nutrition guidance on how to improve in your running journey with full accountability and support from our team?  Learn more about our program here
 
I am proud to announce a new partnership with CurraNz and thank them for supporting this episode!
  
CurraNz is New Zealand’s natural running supplement made of a strong antioxidant (polyphenol anthocyanin) found within black currants.  Backed by more than 50 studies benefitting recovery and performance, it has been my go to training partner for preventing GI distress running in the heat during long runs!
 
Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your first order! 



Connect with Dr. Mani Alavi:
 
Email Doctor.apma@gmail.com
Listen to Adaptation by Fire Podcast on Spotify
Listen to Adaptation by Fire Podcast on Apple
Instagram @fit.erdoc
 
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
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[Join] to be a Founding Member of Healthy Runner Academy
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us”
After 19 years working for the University in either a part time faculty role or as Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, I did it!  I pushed out of my comfort zone and decided to quit my 9-5 job to pursue my passion within the running community.  
In this episode, I get vulnerable and share with you why I decided to make this very difficult decision and I also share some very exciting news on what is next for you…the runner within our Healthy Runner community!
 
Let’s be real here — Improving as an adult runner can be overwhelming and frustrating at times.   I understand the constant struggle of searching for the best run plans, strength exercises, or foods to eat that actually make a difference and still coming up short each time. Or worse, finding a training plan that brought you a new shiny PR but you have to take a break from running because you’re injured or burned out.
There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long!  These are mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race strategy.
It got me thinking….Maybe we can create something for our Healthy Runner community!
Right now it’s just an idea, I haven’t created anything yet but I want to share with you the vision of Healthy Runner Academy Powered by Spark!
 
Healthy Runner Academy is going to be created to fill a gap often found in traditional run plans and rehab programs.  Instead of following a training plan that only focuses on running or waiting to go to rehab for your next injury, you can access all the education and exercises you need to start growing in your running journey so you’ll not only feel more confident in getting stronger and faster but you’ll stay healthy and enjoy the process of running again! 
 
Running doesn’t need to suck and it doesn’t need to be painful, Healthy Runner Academy is going to be created to change that — Offering a supportive community, accountability, and tools for progress in executing the six key parts of your running journey all in one place.

I don’t know if this idea is of interest to you but if it is…I want to invite you to come join me as a founding member here!
 
Connect with Dr. Duane:
- Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
- Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com
- www.sparkhealthyrunner.com
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