258. How to Start Running (6 Steps) with Dr. Duane Scotti

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Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. Dr. Duane Scotti has been actively helping runners since 2003. Over that time he's helped countless others get stronger, run faster, and hit their running goals through his content and his Healthy Runner Coaching Services. Duane is an avid half marathoner, 4x marathoner, physical therapist and coach for runners, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, and creator of the Spark Healthy Runner YouTube channel. New podcast episodes uploaded each week. Thanks for listening, welcome to Healthy Runner!

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If I was going to start running in 2025 this is the exact 6-Step process that I would follow!

Our runners have actually been using this for years to start running and stick with it so they could improve their health and feel better not only physically but mentally as well!

Over the past 5 years, I have created and redefined the #1 way to stay healthy while running well into your 40’s, 50’s, and beyond. Our services and community have helped over 500 runners hit their running goals (even if they were a beginner or recovering from an injury).

But I have a disclaimer for you…this system isn’t some magic pill.

You actually have to…run consistently, you’re going to have to stop procrastinating and take the plunge into the deep end of the pool and commit at least a few hours a week into doing specific runs, exercises, and learning about nutrition in order to take up running as an adult.

If you follow this system, you might be surprised at how quickly you enjoy running and how quickly you can start feeling stronger and running longer

In this episode, I will break down the entire process of how to start running using this 6-Step process and I will also share with you 3 common mistakes beginner runners make when starting out.

Listen to my previous episode on beginner running tips with coach Cat here!

Listen to my previous episode on why strength training is your foundation for running here!

Listen to my previous episode on how to build a solid foundation for your race with base training here!

Follow along with my 25 Minute Strength Workout for Runners (TO RUN PAIN FREE)

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