We get running. As runners, physical therapists specializing in running medicine, and educators we know that there is more to running than meets the eye. We know and believe that an athlete's success is so much more than their body or their sport. Looking at and caring for the running athlete through a wider lens allows them to be well within and beyond their sport. We want to help widen the lens, shed some light and empower runners and healthcare providers through story telling and expert i ...
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70. A Trail Runner, Track Star, and Marathoner Walk Into the Clinic...
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What are the differences in how we would treat different types of runners? Is there a difference? Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk (and perhaps debate!) about the nuances of runners who compete in different events, including the special considerations in strength, mobility, and equipment. This is a fun and informative episode, no matter what type of even…
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Black toenails, blisters, bunions, oh my! In this episode, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy discuss the "weird" things that can happen to a runner's feet, and what to do about these various ailments. If you have ever had a question about your foot that you've been afraid to ask...the answer is probably in this episode. Some of these things are avoidable, whil…
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In this episode, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Dr. Lyndsay Centrowitz, A running medicine specialist based out of Park City, Utah. As the wife of a professional runner and though her experience treating elites of the Bowerman Track Club and beyond, Lyndsay has an incredible perspective on runner health at all levels. This one is a fun conversatio…
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Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy explain just why they've been a little inconsistent with podcasting - it's for good reasons, we promise! Then, they dive into some random PT topics in this "riffing" episode, including some insightful questions by some of their best teachers - their patient's! In this episode you'll get asnwers about: -Why it's important to sl…
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66. Emma Grace Hurley: Making the Cross Country US Team
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Sometimes, change can be a good thing. Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy catch up with professional runner Emma Grace Hurley shortly after she made her first US team, placing second at the USATF 10km Cross Country Championship. Emma Grace, or EG as many call her, recently moved from her home state of Georgia to follow coach Andrew Begley to Indianapolis, where…
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65. Tom Nohilly: Atlanta Track Club Elite Coach
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In episode #65 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview the new elite head coach of the Atlanta Track Club, Tommy Nohilly. Tommy brings with him an extensive background and experience in running both as an athlete and coach. Tommy began his career as a high school track and field athlete and excelled at the steeplechase, which he continued r…
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64. Ronnel Blackmon: Do the Hard Things
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In episode #64 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview the voice of the Atlanta Track Club, Ronnel Blackmon. Ronnel discusses how training for the upcoming NYC marathon has sparked a renewed love of running (he ran high school track) and how he uses running as a platform to inspire others, cultivate community, and give back to others. Ronne…
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63. Cole Streich: Does a Mullet Make You Faster?
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In episode #63 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview semi-professional runner and co-founder of the Wild Ox Elite Running Club, Cole Streich. Cole is a former Division One cross country and track & field athlete, who began his running career at South Dakota, finishing out his collegiate career at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Cole…
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62: Kat Schultis and Sara Foreman: It Runs in the Family
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In episode #62 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Kat and Sara, two sisters who are two years apart in age and are both accomplished collegiate distance runners (they have also been working with Dr. Kate for over a decade!). They share their stories of how they got into running and their diverse paths through middle and high school run…
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61. Dr. Chris Stanley, PhD: Train them, Then Trust Them
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In episode #61 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview psychologist, Dr. Chris Stanley who is also an author, researcher, and mental performance coach. He specializes in sport and performance psychology and currently works at Florida State University as an associate in research. Chris has worked with endurance athletes at many levels and ha…
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60. Dr. Sara Raiser, MD: Running Medicine is a Team Sport
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In episode #60 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Dr. Sara Raiser, a sports medicine doctor at Emory University and specialist in running medicine. Dr. Raiser has a unique perspective on treating injured runners having been involved in competitive distance running and triathlons as an athlete and also undergoing extensive training thro…
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59. Brad Miles: Finding Gold in The Silver Rush
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In episode #59 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Brad Miles, a former collegiate distance runner, current ultramarathoner, and co-founder of LEVER, a company manufacturing body-weight support system for treadmills that allows individuals to train at reduced body weight percentages. During the interview, Dr. Kate and Brad bond over the…
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58. Lauren Blankenship: We All Still Got It
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In episode #58 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Lauren Blankenship, professional running coach, business owner, and former competitive collegiate distance runner at Samford University. They discuss her love for the sport of soccer prior to beginning her running career followed by her introduction to running as a sophomore in high sch…
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57. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training: Chasing the (good) Pump
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In episode #57 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk briefly about blood flow restriction (BFR) training including the science behind it, safety considerations, dosing of exercises and applications in physical therapy and specifically for endurance athletes. They talk about how they use BFR to improve rehabilitation for athletes with a diverse…
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In episode #56 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy discuss all aspects of running shoes including their components, trends in styles of shoes, and “hot takes” (aka potentially controversial opinions) on who may benefit from “super shoes” and how often to wear them. They briefly discuss the anatomy and physiology of a running shoe including the st…
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55. Kayla Balcom: The Mental Side of Performance
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In episode #55 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Dr. Kayla Balcom, PhD, a clinical psychologist and sports psychologist for the Atlanta Track Club, Georgia Tech Athletics, and her own private practice clients. You may remember Dr. Balcom from her interview on More Than Miles in Episode #32: Vulnerability is not a weakness, where she d…
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In Episode #54 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview sports dietician, mom, and runner, Meghann Featherstun, MS, RD, CSSD. Meghann has been a dietician for 15 years and started out as a dietician in a hospital setting before transitioning and becoming certified as a sports dietic…
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In Episode #53 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview former collegiate runner turned running comedian, Laura Green. Laura started running in middle school and says that running has been interwoven into her life ever since then. She went on to compete in high school and collegiate…
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52. Dave McGillivray: Boston and Beyond
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Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave McGillivray, about all things Boston Marathon and beyond. Dave tells his story of his first Boston Marathon and how the race is intertwined with his grandfather. Dave takes a deep dive into the history of the Boston Marathon and how it has evolved over the years, given that this ye…
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51. Kaitlin Goodman: Finding Joy in the Journey
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In Episode #50 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview professional runner, mom, and owner of the coaching business, “Running Joyfully,” Kaitlin Goodman. Kaitlin is a 4-time Olympic Trials Qualifier, competing in the 5,000meters, 10,000 meters and marathon distances. In addition to…
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Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interiview Dr. Amber Zimmerman, PhD., sleep researcher and elite runner. They talk all about Amber's approach to running and the "little things" that have turned in to big things. She is the 2022 Philadelphia Marathon winner and owner of PR's of 15:37 in the 5k and 2:31 in the marathon. In this conversation, Amber discusses ev…
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49. Lindsey Cortes, MS, RD, CCSD: Fuel Yourself Fiercely
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In Episode #49 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview Sports Nutritionist and Registered Dietician, Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, MS, RD, CSSD. Lindsey has worked with hundreds of clients on improving their lifestyle nutrition and fueling for performance in many sports arenas includin…
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In Episode #48 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview professional middle distance-runner and Atlanta Track Club Elite Team Member, Olivia Baker. Olivia competes in the 800-meter event and has won gold in the mixed 4 x 400-meter relay at the 2019 world relays and won silver in the…
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47. Stella Dillard: The Healthy Green Casserole Queen
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In Episode #47 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview professional chef, triathlete, and owner of Atlanta food business, Dandelion Food & Goods, Stella Dillard. Stella worked in the Atlanta restaurant scene for over a decade before the COVID-19 pandemic left her out of work and in…
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46. Kacy's CIM Recap: Stop Putting Pressure on Yourself
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Dr. Kate Interviews Dr. Kacy about her race at the 2022 California International Marathon, which, spoiler alert, did not go as she had hoped. This conversation is all about the mental recovery process, from crossing the finish line in disappointment to moving forward in training and racing. Kacy tells her story through her eyes and heart, describin…
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In Episode #45 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview professional runner and Atlanta Track Club (ATC) athlete Allie Wilson. Allie ran three competitive seasons a year in college (indoor and outdoor track and cross country) and now races at the 800m distance internationally. She t…
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44. Dr. Jay Dicharry: All Aboard the Mobo Board
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In Episode #44 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview physical therapist, author, and running researcher Dr. Jay Dicharry. Jay is a running aficionado, having performed gait evaluations on thousands of runners in his biomechanics research lab, worked with many runners to rehab inj…
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In Episode #43 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk all about low back pain in runners. They talk about some common experiences that runners or athletes may have of precursors to injury or adaptations to body areas that are painful. They also discuss how sometimes issues that may seem like they are coming from the hip or leg can really be iss…
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42. It's Bananas Not to Take Care of Your Health
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In Episode #42 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk about their newly launched company: Fast Bananas! Fast Bananas is a company with a mission to change running culture! Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk about how Fast Bananas addresses runners’ health in a whole new way. Fast Bananas is the exciting culmination of Dr. Kate’s years of experience tre…
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41. Liz Northern: Marathoning, Mom-ing, and Beyond
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In Episode #41 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview accomplished distance runner, mom, and former Guinness world record holder, Liz Northern. Liz’s running accolades include placing 5th at the world 50K championship in 2019, being the USATF 50K national champion in 2019 and100k …
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40. Erin Carson: Strength Training That Endures
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In Episode #40 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview strength coach, gym owner, and athlete, Erin Carson. Erin grew up as a competitive youth basketball player in Canada, ultimately went on to play for the Canadian National team, and also coached basketball. During her athletic c…
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39. Kirk Larson: Mastering Aging and Slowing Down Less
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In Episode #39 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview accomplished master’s athlete Kirk Larson, who has been running for 47 years. Kirk’s accolades include having been a member of of 21 national championship teams with master’s 60+ and 70+ Atlanta track club teams, he has medaled…
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In Episode #38 of the More Than Miles Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards and Dr. Kacy Seynders interview athlete and sleep researcher, Dr. Amy Bender, and talk all about how sleep quantity and quality can influence performance. Dr. Bender discusses some of the myths and facts surrounding what constitutes good sleep for recovery an…
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In episode #37 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy discuss running safety, social media use among runners and the use of fitness tracking platforms such as Strava. They begin with an objective but sobering look at some statistics regarding harassment among female runners. They also talk about ways to improve safety and reduce risk of adverse even…
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36:Jenny Breuer: Title IX, A Seat at the Table, and a Spot on the Start Line
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In episode #36 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview runner, coach, mom and Title IX scholar Jenny Breuer. Jenny discusses some of the historic gender inequities in sports including growing up as a distance runner in Florida and her experience in high school cross country where at that time the girls raced two miles whereas the boys’ team…
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In episode #35 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy discuss a common foot injury in runners, plantar fasciitis. They talk about possible contributors to developing this ‘overuse’ type injury as well as signs and symptoms that are consistent with this pathology. They also elaborate on other potential causes of foot and heel pain and when to seek ou…
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34. Molly Huddle & Sara Slattery: How She Did It
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In episode #34 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview authors of recently published running book, “How She Did It: Stories, Advice, and Secrets to Success from Fifty Legendary Distance Runners,” Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery. Molly and Sara are both themselves accomplished competitive runners and their book takes a look into some of the c…
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In episode #33 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview two time Olympian and running phenom Kara Goucher. They first talk about how her grandfather inspired her love of running and how he ran into his 90s; later on continuing to run on a reduced-body weight treadmill. They also talk about the evolution of Kara’s running career and maturatio…
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32: Dr. Kayla Balcom: Vulnerability Is Not a Weakness
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In episode #32 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview Dr. Kayla Balcom, who is a sports psychologist working with the Atlanta Track Club and in independent practice. The episode opens as Dr. Balcom tells her story about growing up immersed in the world of figure skating; she started skating because her mother was a coach and would bring he…
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31: It's Going Tibia Okay: Bone Stress Injuries
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In episode #31 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk in depth about bone stress injuries: what causes them, how to avoid them, and most importantly how to get back to the activities that you love! They discuss certain populations at increased risk for low energy availability and subsequent bone health issues including athletes in “aesthetic” s…
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30: Dr. Courtney Gleason: RED-s, Menopause and Bone Health
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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk about all things “Female Athlete” Related with guest Dr. Courtney Gleason, a sports medicine doctor at Emory University and director of Emory’s Female Athlete Program. They talk about Dr. Gleason’s passion and focus on working with female athletes including treating those with RED-S, or “Re…
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29:Pain in the Butt: Proximal Hamstring Injuries
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In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy break down the anatomy, potential causes, risk factors, and how to manage high hamstring injuries. They talk about things to avoid early in rehab (Stretching!) and the evidence for best exercises (Hint: Eccentrics). They also talk about other treatments options for these injuries like "Blood Flow Restriction" (…
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28: This Episode Slaps: Fitness Trends in 2022
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On this fun episode of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy discuss "what the kids are saying these days", fitness trends in 2022 (according to the internet), and continue the conversation on athletes taking a whole body approach to training. You'll laugh your way through this one!By Kate M Edwards & Kacy Seynders
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In the episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk with the incredible Dr. Jen Davis. She was a physical therapist and athlete that found her calling as a mental mindset coach for athletes. She knows what it is like to be an athlete and lose everything, including herself. She help inured and retiring athletes look outside of their sport and thrive.…
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In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy talk to US Olympic runner and coach of the Atlanta Track Club. Amy Yoder Begley. Amy speaks candidly about her career as a professional athlete at the Oregon Project, mental health in sports, what it is like to be a female runner and her transition to coaching.By Kate M Edwards & Kacy Seynders
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In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy dive into why meditation for athletes can improve performance, focus and mental clarity AND decrease risk for injury and illness. They talk about the roadblocks to meditation, how to start and a few other programs that are available to help.By Kate M Edwards & Kacy Seynders
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In this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy discuss everything you need to know about Achilles Pain. They talk about the difference between tendinitis and tendonopathy, why Achilles injuries occur, the rehab process and much more. If you have any questions about your Achilles this is the episodes for you.By Kate M Edwards & Kacy Seynders
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23: Grainne Donnelly and Emma Brockwell: Keeping Mums Running
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This is our first episode interviewing two people! Grainnie Donnelly and Emma Brockwell are physiotherapists in the UK that are on the forefront of research and advocacy for women who want to continue running during pregnancy and postpartum. We discuss their running stories, current projects, return to running guidelines for the postpartum athlete …
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22: Genie Beaver: Creating a Community of Running
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In this episode we talk with Genie Beaver, the owner of WestStride, a specialty running store in Atlanta. We discuss her running story, how she built her business and the incredible running community at Westside. We also discuss what it is like to be a female business owner in this industry.By Kate M Edwards & Kacy Seynders
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21: Kelsey Beckmann: Fueling For Performance
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For this episode Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy interview sports nutritionist and elite athlete Kelsey Beckmann. They discuss the importance how you fuel your body for performance as well as the implications of how we talk about food on our overall mental health. This episode is jam-packed full of great advice and you don't want to miss it!…
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