Mastering Miles Podcast (Powered by BioEndurance PT & Performance‪)‬ Matt Ferlindes, PT, DPT, SCS

What are one of the most common injuries runners experience? Tendon Injuries
In this episode, we are diving into tendon injuries with John Liddell, PT, DPT, OCS, a Milwaukee-area runner and physical therapist. More specifically, we will define tendons, tendinopathies, common symptoms, treatment strategies, and returning back to running after various tendon injuries.
John is able to deliver a unique combination of past experience of tendon injuries in addition to professional and clinical experience as an experienced physical therapist. The goal is to help runners better understand these injuries, what they can expect, and how to effectively treat tendons.
Articles Referenced:
Jill Cook - Tendon Pathology Continuum
Lazarczuk et al. - Tendon Loading
Dr. Keith Baar Podcast on Isometrics
John’s Social Media:
Instagram
John’s Blog on Tendinopathy
BioEndurance Links:
BioEndurance Website
BioEndurance Newsletter
Instagram
YouTube Channel
Mastering Miles Podcast Website
Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes. If you are dealing with an injury, make sure to consult a health care professional such as a physical therapist or doctor.

What goes into a proper running analysis? Short answer is a lot more than just hopping on a treadmill to run!
In this episode, Dr. Zach Shiels, a chiropractor that specializes in treating runners, joins to chat about the art of running analysis and provides the ins and outs of expert assessment. As an experienced runner, Dr. Shiels combines his passion for running with his expertise. We talk through what is included in a functional assessment, including squat form, breathing, and core strength.
We then dive into the nuances of running mechanics as we explore essential findings in gait assessment, from overpronation to hip drop and crossover gait.
Should runners focus on perfecting functional movements or running gait? Find out in this episode!
Elite Sport and Spine Links Links:
Website
YouTube Channel
Elite Sport and Spine Instagram
Dr. Zach Shiels Instagram
Articles/Resources References:
Moore: Economical Running Technique
Diaphragm Breathing Assessment Video
Elite Sport and Spine Exercise Playlist
Runner’s Pose Drill Video
Single Leg Squat Runner’s Pose Drill Video
BioEndurance Links:
BioEndurance Website
BioEndurance Newsletter
Instagram
YouTube Channel
Mastering Miles Podcast Website
Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes. Please consult your physical therapist, chiropractor, coach, and medical team to assess run form and functional movements

Let’s develop the many skills involved with running! In this episode, we chat with Robert Meilbeck of Expedition Performance, a physical therapist and coach. Robert helps to enlighten us and explain how many training plans neglect running skills and the motor control aspect of running. He helps to detail beneficial drills and workouts to train running skills, including strides, tempo workouts, progressive long runs, hills, recovery runs, and pace specific workouts.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable tips and expert advice to help you optimize your training and achieve your running goals. Tune in to unleash your full running potential!
Expedition Performance Links:
Expedition Performance Website
Instagram Expedition Performance
EP Running Instagram
Articles/Research Referenced:
Vernillo et al. 2016 - Uphill and Downhill Running
Moore: Economical Running Technique
Yamaguchi et al. on Marathon Training Volume
BioEndurance Links:
BioEndurance Website
BioEndurance Newsletter
Instagram
YouTube Channel
Mastering Miles Podcast Website
Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes. Please consult your physical therapist, coach, and medical team to safely initiate a new training program.

Abby Olcott, MS, RD, CSSD is back for a second nutrition-specific episode, this time focused on fueling for race performance. When should we intake carbs and how much should we intake to maximize performance for races? Abby provides an actionable timeline for proper intake of nutrients (especially carbs) leading up to, during, and after key races.
Abby discusses recommended supplements that may aide performance as well as recovery. We then provide some new evidence and information on hydration and electrolyes. Do electrolytes cause cramping or are there other strategies to employ to reduce cramping?
A huge thanks to Abby for providing effective, evidence-based information!
Articles Referenced:
Position Stand on Nutrient Timing
Position Stand on Caffeine
Martinez-Navarro et al. - Muscle Cramping, Electrolytes, and Muscle Damage
Abby Links:
Instagram
Midwest Performance Nutrition
BioEndurance Links:
BioEndurance Website
BioEndurance Newsletter
Instagram
YouTube Channel
Mastering Miles Podcast Website
Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes. Please consult your medical team or a dietician for further instruction on implementing various nutritional strategies.

Does optimal running form exist? Matt will answer that question in this episode as well as explain 4 different strategies to enhance running economy: strength training, plyometrics, dynamic warm-up, and cadence.
This episode lays the groundwork for future episodes and Matt dives into what the research specifically says about running form and these 4 strategies.
Articles:
Blagrove et al. Strength Training + Running Economy, Frequency, and Intensity
Moore: Economical Running Technique
Lieberman et al. Biomechanics of Overstriding
Engeroff et al. Plyometrics + Improving Running Economy
Heiderscheit et al. Cadence and Loading Forces
BioEndurance Links:
BioEndurance Website
BioEndurance Newsletter
Instagram
YouTube Channel
Mastering Miles Podcast Website
Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes. Please consult your medical team or physical therapist if you are dealing with an injury.

Alex Moehn, founder of the On This Run journal and Cream City Pacers Podcast, joins us in this episode focused on the Milwaukee running community. Alex shares insight into why the community is so important to him and how it got him into running. We also chat about what makes the Milwaukee running community so special, how to become a part of the community, as well as the future of running in Milwaukee.
We then focus on his why behind creating the On This Run journal and why adding more specific, reflection on runs and the entire training process can be so beneficial for runners to add into their training process.
Come join the Milwaukee Running Community. Below are some links to the many great running clubs of the city!
Badgerland Striders
Buena Tierra Run Club
FEAR MKE
Goodmiles Running Company
Milwaukee Running Group - OMG
November Project MKE
Performance Running Outfitters
Topics:
Running Community: 2:18
On This Run Journal: 36:38
Alex Links:
Strava
On This Run Journal
Cream City Pacers Podcast
BioEndurance Links:
BioEndurance Website
BioEndurance Newsletter
Instagram
YouTube Channel
Mastering Miles Podcast Website