Duane Celebrates 200 Episodes with Carolyn Coffin
200 episodes!!! For the past 3 and a half years I’ve been bringing you the Healthy Runner video podcast without missing a week! I have been showing up consistently each and every week because it is one of my greatest joys in my weekly routine!
In this episode, I share a special conversation with my friend Carolyn Coffin who is a fellow running physio, coach and podcaster of the Inspired Soles podcast.
We take a peek behind the curtain to share the joys, the flops, and some of my best memories on the show.
Whether you’re a first time listener, recent viewer or die hard follower of this blog and the Healthy Runner community, you will (run) away from this episode knowing a bit more about the host of this podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti.
Listen to the Podcast Episode during your next run!
Watch the LIVE video version of this episode below on Youtube!
A big shout out to YOU the viewer for your support for this episode and the other 199 episodes!
I’m so grateful to have our AMAZING Healthy Runner community of listeners, and look forward to the next 200 episodes!
These are some of the fun questions Duane fields during this episode:
Why Duane decided to have Carolyn guest host this 200th episode
Where would the Healthy Runner Community Celebrate and what would they be doing?
Have you ever gone back to listen to episode #1 from Feb 25th, 2020?
Do you like the sound of your voice, hate it, or are you completely used to it by now?
How many hours of prep/post-production work? What is that work?
How do you decide on guests? Does someone act as a sounding board to help you select guests / review questions?
What moments might comprise a Healthy Runner podcast “blooper reel”?
Has any guest particularly influenced the way you’ve thought about coaching and/or the way you’ve approached your own training/life?
Do you think you’ve made a bigger impact on the one-on-one clients you’ve had in your PT office, or the people you’ve helped as a podcast host/run coach?
What is one of the nicest compliments you’ve received from a listener?
If you could wave your magic wand and bestow upon every runner one thing to make them enjoy running more or perform better, what would that be?
Would you rather run a race in heat/humidity or straight into a headwind?
Will you do another marathon someday? When?
Lightning Round of Questions
If you could change one thing about the misconception about being a podcast host, what would that be?
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Connect with Dr. Duane:
Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years.
Duane initially started running as an adult, wanting to add some cardio to his gym sessions. After having a hip surgery, his doctor advised him to get off the treadmill and run outside. Without having fully recovered, Duane suffered a running-related hamstring tendon injury and many others as a novice runner.
As a coach, he has guided thousands of athletes back to running, finishing their first marathon, crushing a personal best, and even the elusive Boston Marathon qualifying time.
He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don’t need to stop running to get over a running injury. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running. Dr. Duane truly believes that anyone can run and that all runners should be treated differently when recovering from an injury. He is on a mission to change the traditional thinking that running causes “overuse injuries” or “your body is just not meant to run” and you must “take a break” to get better. Through strength and run specific training you can grow a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running!
Duane received his Bachelor of Health Science degree and Master of Physical Therapy degree from Quinnipiac University in 2001 and 2003. He then went on to receive a clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. Duane is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, RRCA Certified Running Coach, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, certified in dry needling and has advanced training in spinal manipulation and rehabilitation for runners.
As an athlete, Duane is an adult-onset runner, avid half marathoner, and enjoys challenging himself to learn and grow in his personal running journey!
A native New Yorker from Long Island, Duane currently lives in Cheshire, Connecticut with his wife Deb and his two teenage daughters who are competitive volleyball players. They all love to explore new beaches along the east coast.
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You can teach an old dog new tricks!!! I have never considered myself a runner and I knew I needed to be smart about it because I am no spring chicken. Spark preached getting strong and healthy to be injury free and they practice what they preach. I am soooo glad I made the investment in me! I finished my half marathon last weekend and couldn’t be any happier! The program fed me all the steps I needed to essentially learn how to run long distance, build strength, nutrition help, a forum of other runners and probably most important was the 1:1 coaching. I had no idea how to tackle training for a 1/2 marathon and this program broke all of it down, had it individualized for me and we tweaked as we went to make sure I was staying healthy and strong. I had so many questions the week prior to my race and Coach Cat was always there for me and answering all the questions and issues I had-and believe me there were a lot! The biggest benefit I think I got was the strength. I am strong and fit. But most important was what I gained emotionally. I built confidence and strength I didn’t know I had, even at my age. Honestly could not have done this without Spark Healthy Runners!
My Healthy Runner journey started after I had battled bilateral achilles pain for a few months and was frustrated how it affected my running. As soon as I talked to Duane I knew I had made the right decision. His positivity, enthusiasm and genuine care are infectious. The training plan that was tailored to me included specific exercises to rehab my injury and I was so excited that I didn’t have to stop running. It took patience to only run slow for a few weeks but I trusted the process and it got me me to where I am now: running pain free. We made adjustments to the plan throughout whenever needed having someone in your corner that is always there with guidance and support throughout the process was invaluable.
I just ran my second half marathon, both with Duane’s coaching, and PR’d by over 9 minutes! I got all choked up in the last mile when I realized that I felt strong and could still kick it up a notch.
I’m so thankful for the Healthy Runner program, community and the entire coaching team for all the support!
Wanting to run more consistently, and to increase my long run distance and total weekly mileage, I was concerned about hip pain due to hip alignment issues. This is an issue I had when I trained for my first half marathon several years ago. Having listened to the Healthy Runner podcast for the past couple years, I knew Duane Scotti could help. I signed up for the four-month strength and running training program and am extremely happy with the results.
The program Duane and Coach Whitney developed for me was exactly what I needed. It was tailored to my needs and to my target race. Coach Whitney was very helpful, and with the biweekly coaching calls, we were able to fine tune the program based off my performance and feedback.
At the end of the program, I completed a 10K trail race feeling strong and pain free.
I highly recommend Duane Scotti and the Healthy Runner training programs.