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Learn to Run with Dr. Matt Minard

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Dr. Matt Minard owns Learn 2 Run, a program that teaches runners how to run smarter, safer, and faster. He hopes this podcast will help runners improve their metrics while reducing injuries. In practice, he focuses on 3 very important aspects of running: optimizing mechanics, building a base, and increasing VO2 Max. His purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase overall wellness. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

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Dr. Matt Minard owns Learn 2 Run, a program that teaches runners how to run smarter, safer, and faster. He hopes this podcast will help runners improve their metrics while reducing injuries. In practice, he focuses on 3 very important aspects of running: optimizing mechanics, building a base, and increasing VO2 Max. His purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase overall wellness. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

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English


Episodes
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Learn 2 Glide Together

10/6/2023
In this special edition episode I run you through the skill of gliding (maximizing forward momentum and movement). Listen and run with me for a 15 minute mechanics session filled with golden nuggets working on leaning and forward propulsion. This is the audio from the final mission of my newest running mechanics course, Learn 2 Glide where I strategically take you step-by-step through the process of learning to glide. The course can be purchased or "leased" HERE. Hope you find this episode as valuable as I intended it to be! -Doc M@ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:15:20

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Leaning 101

9/23/2023
Learn to hANKLE (lean forward hinging at the ankles) and your knees will be thankful! In this episode I answer the following questions: 1.) What is leaning? 2.) Why is leaning important while running? 3.) How does leaning change with hills? Check out my newest course, "Learn 2 Glide" for step-by-step instructions on how to lean and propel forward! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:17:40

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Interview with Xero Shoes CEO/Co-Founder Steven Sashen

9/14/2023
Visit Xero Shoes to find your foot's sole mate! Interested in running smarter, safer, and faster? Of course you are! Check out my newest online course on running mechanics- Learn 2 Glide ! It can be accessed through an app on your mobile device for convenient execution! As always thank you so much for listening and your gracious support of this brand and my mission of helping the world run safer! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:01:20:59

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How to Handle Hills & Trails

8/5/2023
What is the most efficient way to handle hills or trails? I will go through three modifiable actions: leaning, propelling, and cadence and how these change depending on the surface and inclination. Training Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E9-E12, E14. Season 2: E2, E6, E7 Injury Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E3, E4, E7, E16, E17. Season 2: E1, E3 Hope you enjoy this episode! Doc M@ Visit L2R101.com for training plans and programs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:27:35

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Mechanics Analogies

6/23/2023
Analogies Series: Part 1 of 3: Mechanics (Training & Injury episodes to follow). In this episode Dr. Minard correlates efficient running mechanics to baking a cake, riding a segway, skateboarding, spring shocks, and skipping a rock. ⁠⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches - l2r101.com . Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG ⁠Learn.2.Run⁠ or email info@learn2run101.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:30:18

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Run with your Arms

6/7/2023
Are you ready to become an arm swing expert? In this episode I go over the role of the arms with running and common inefficient swing patterns. Additionally, you'll learn a drill that you can do to help learn your most efficient arm swing. Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG ⁠Learn.2.Run⁠ or email info@learn2run101.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:33:50

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Long Distance Running vs. Sprinting

5/27/2023
Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard breaks down the similarities and differences between long distance running and sprinting. ⁠⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG ⁠Learn.2.Run⁠ or email info@learn2run101.com Want to be included in IG Live Form Party on 6/7 @8pm EST? See link for instructions: HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:40:07

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Mechanics vs Training: What's more important?

5/7/2023
Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard breaks down and ranks which is more important for injury prevention: mechanics vs training. ⁠⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG ⁠Learn.2.Run⁠ or email info@learn2run101.com Want to be included in IG Live Form Party on 6/7 @8pm EST? See link for instructions: HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:31:22

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Outdoor vs. Treadmill Running

4/23/2023
Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard discusses the pros/cons of running outdoors vs treadmill and what may be best for you. ⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG Learn.2.Run or email info@learn2run101.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:50:06

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Running Vs. Walking: the mechanics are the same

4/7/2023
Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Show notes coming soon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:36:18

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Breathing techniques for runners

3/24/2023
Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard discusses breathing fundamentals as they apply to running. He explains the role of oxygen flow in deciding what breathing technique is most applicable at different stages of running. Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Topics discussed in each episode are (or will soon be) available on the Learn 2 Run YouTube page. Top Takeaways: Episode Highlights: [01:56] Today's topic is on Breathing. [02:38] Understanding Breathing Mechanics. [06:55] Does breathing change at different paces? [11:07] Applying breathing mechanics to the “running gears”. [14:05] Should you brace your core while running? [16:48] Should you breathe through your nose or your mouth while running? [21:34] How to apply breathing techniques. See full show notes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:28:08

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Should you see a physical therapist?

2/24/2023
Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he’s passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard explains how physical therapists evaluate patients to design a treatment strategy tailored to their needs and significant signs and events necessitating a physical therapy consultation. Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Top Takeaways Episode Highlights See full show notes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:01:04:47

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How to get started running with Programming, Mechanics and Shoes

2/10/2023
Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard describes a systematic approach to running for beginners in this episode. He describes three aspects: Programming, Mechanics, and Shoes. He also offers specific tools to help with each of these aspects. Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Topics discussed in each episode are (or will soon be) available on the Learn 2 Run YouTube page. Top Takeaways Episode Highlights See full show notes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:45:08

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Muscle Love 101: Tight vs Torn

1/28/2023
Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. Welcome back to season 2 of the Learn to Run podcast! Show Notes Coming Soon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:43:49

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What ways your running could benefit?

12/9/2022
Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard recaps the first season. He breaks down what each episode is about and who could benefit from it. Show Notes Coming Soon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:31:33

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Knee Pain in Runners: 3 Causes and Corrections

11/25/2022
Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard describes three locations your knee pain is coming from, what is causing them and how to correct them. Show Notes Coming Soon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:41:15

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4 Running Form Errors Causing Low Back Pain

11/11/2022
Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard describes four running forms that could be causing it and ways to fix them. And as a bonus, he talks about ways to make it through your work day to reduce low back pain. Show Notes Coming Soon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:42:56

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Runners: What part of your foot should you land on?

10/28/2022
Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard describes the mechanics of Foot Strike Pattern when running. He explains how this pattern plays out in relation to the three phases of running and directly determines the overall efficiency of running. Top Takeaways Episode Highlights --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:26:14

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Heart rate based training for runners

10/14/2022
Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard hosts the Omega Sports' Learn to Run Podcast. By day, he is a Physical Therapist and owner of Learn 2 Run. He enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running and is passionate about helping others run safely first, then faster. In this episode, Dr. Minard explains how to increase running efficiency. He does this by using heart rate as a feedback tool to monitor the intensity of exercise and strategically harness the maximum capacity of a runner. Top Takeaways Episode Highlights See full show notes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:29:15

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Interview: Coach Claire Bartholic from The Planted Runner

9/30/2022
Host: Dr. Matt Minard Guest: Coach Claire Bartholic from The Planted Runner Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely. In today's episode, Dr. Minard speaks with The Planted Runner, Coach Claire Bartholic. If you prefer to watch this episode, you can! See the episode transcript. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Duration:00:51:10