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    Healthy Runner Podcast

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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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    Duane Scotti

    297. Stronger Strides: 6 Recovery Tips That Actually Work for Half Marathon Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti, PT, PhD, DPT

    297. Stronger Strides: 6 Recovery Tips That Actually Work for Half Marathon Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti, PT, PhD, DPT

    March 27, 2026
    45m

    [Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free!

     

    Still feeling sore, tired, and beat up after your runs?

    It's probably not your training…

    It's your recovery.

    Most runners think recovery means stretching or foam rolling…

    But real recovery is what allows your body to adapt, get stronger, and stay injury free.

    👉🏼 Training is the stimulus
    👉🏼 Recovery is where adaptation happens

    Miss this… and you don't get fitter — you just get more fatigued.

    🎯 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

    ✔️ Why you're still sore after long runs
    ✔️ How many rest days you actually need
    ✔️ The most powerful recovery tool you're probably missing
    ✔️ Simple strategies to feel better and train consistently

    Download the Recovery Blueprint: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/recovery

    Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Strength Training Here

    Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Follow Through Here

    Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Training for Beginners Here

    Listen to my previous episode on determining if you are ready to run your first half marathon here!

    Listen to my previous episode on half marathon fueling here!

    Listen to my previous episode on the top 5 half marathon mistakes to avoid here!

    Listen to my previous episode on unlocking my fastest half marathon time in 7 years here!

    Listen to my previous episode on half marathon prep the week before your race here!

     

    Want Structured Support?

    Inside the Healthy Runner Academy, you get:

    - Stage-based strength plans

    - Run programming that matches your life

    - Expert coaching guidance

    - A supportive community of runners training smart

    Learn more and join the waitlist here!

     

    A big thanks to Naboso for your support for this episode!

    Want to know how I prioritize foot recovery?  Neuro ball, recovery socks, and toe splays from Naboso!

    Also, the Kinesis board features dual sensory stimulation, a micro-wobble system and a single-leg platform to improve my stability for running!

    Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! 

     

    Connect with Dr. Duane:

    - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner

    - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter

    - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community

    - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

    - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com

    - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com

     

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