Run for the Long Haul: Dr. Mandy Riehl on Injuries, Strength and Staying in the Sport

Dr. Mandy Riehl is a chiropractor, former Division I runner, trail and ultrarunner, and high school cross-country coach who works extensively with endurance athletes.

In this episode, Scott and Mandy talk about building runners for the long haul from how we develop young athletes to how adult runners can better handle injuries, strength training, and the inevitable aches and pains that come with the sport. They dig into common running injuries, why pain isn't always coming from where you think it is, and why heavy, simple strength training can be one of the best tools for staying healthy.

Chapters

00:00 – Meet Dr. Mandy Riehl
07:20 – From soccer to Division I running
13:40 – The college athlete experience
16:30 – Building an identity outside of sport
21:00 – How much should young runners be running?
24:00 – Developing runners for the long haul
29:00 – Mandy's work with trail and ultra runners
31:45 – Common running injuries
34:20 – Is it really IT band syndrome?
37:45 – Strength training for injury prevention
39:20 – Hip mobility and running mechanics
42:20 – The simple strength routine runners need
44:20 – Building a trusted injury and rehab team
47:10 – What we'll tackle next time

Connect with Mandy

P2 Sports Care: https://p2sportscare.com