The Elevate Your Running Podcast
EP. 184 - Injury Prevention Strategies for Running Longevity with Dr. Duane Scotti
In this must-listen episode, your host Coach Sara Manderscheid sits down with physical therapist and run coach Dr. Duane Scotti, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, to explore how to make running a sustainable, lifelong pursuit. A leading expert in injury prevention for runners, Dr. Scotti shares his top strategies for adapting your training as you age, building a resilient body with strength and plyometric work, and knowing when those aches are just part of the process—or a sign to pause. Tune in to gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to keep running for life.
Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS, is the founder of Spark Healthy Runner, host of the Healthy Runner Podcast, and a seasoned leader in the rehab and running community with over 20 years of experience. After nearly two decades teaching as a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Duane followed his passion full-time: educating runners on how to overcome injuries without giving up the sport they love. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, Healthy Runner Academy, and weekly content—including podcast episodes and videos—he helps runners get stronger, run faster, and enjoy injury-free miles for years to come.
Want to learn how Duane became a healthy runner himself? Click here to learn more.
[Download] the FREE Injury Prevention Resource Mentioned: 6-Steps to Grow as a Runner
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Connect with Dr. Duane Scotti:
Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner
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