Fleet Feet Columbus

In partnership with OhioHealth and Fit For Life Physical Therapy we are proud to host our extensive library of educational articles and videos.

Ask The Experts - Video Blog Series - Check back often for new postings!!

• Intro to Strength Training for Runners with Abby & Courtney from System of Strength
• Q&A With Columbus Marathon Race Director, Darris Blackford
• Staying Healthy While Training with Dr. Darrin Bright
• Nutrition Basics with Dawn Holmes
• Hydration Basics with Dawn Holmes
• Dynamic Warm Up with Laura Comtois
• Heart Rate Training with Dr. Darrin Bright
• Dealing with Late Season Aches & Pains with Joe Simko

Injury Prevention

General tips to stay healthy while training 

• Posture - Amy San Filippo
• Overuse Injury Prevention - Chris Lawson - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Late season aches & pains -  Sean Huffman - Fit for Life Physical Therapy
• How to stay healthy while training - Dr. Darrin Bright - OhioHealth Max Sports
• The Runner's and Walker's Ten - Sean Huffman - Fit for Life Physical Therapy
• Taper Pains - Joe Simko 
• Dealing with Pain - Amy San Filippo
• Running/Walking with Anti-Inflammatories and Tylenol - Dr. Darrin Bright - OhioHealth Max Sports
• Stretching 
• Stretching! When, Why, and How 
• Foam Roll The Right Way
• To Run or not to Run - Dr. Darrin Bright - OhioHealth Max Sports
• Running Injured 
• VIDEO: Running & Walking Injuries - Dr. Darrin Bright

Patellar Tendonitis and other knee issues

• Patellar Tendonitis - Joe Simko - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Knee Pain in Runners and Walkers - Dr. Darrin Bright - OhioHealth Max Sports
• Knee Pain - Dr. Darrin Bright - OhioHealth Max Sports

Plantar Fasciitis, and other foot issues

• Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis - Joe Simko - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• What a pain in the Plantar (Heel/Arch)!!! - Laura Comtois - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Plantar Fasciitis - Laura Comtois - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• VIDEO: FIT for LIFE - Start off on the right foot & ankle - Plantar Fasciitis & Achilles Tendinitis - Dr. Darrin Bright
• Black Toenails - Dr. Darrin Bright - OhioHealth Max Sports
• Plantar Fasciitis - Tim Flahaven
• Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain - David Ryan, Dr. Thomas Lee, Dr. Heather Kite

Achilles Tendonitis, Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, and other lower leg issues

• Shin Splints: Recognition & Treatment - Christopher Lawson, PT, DPT - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Achilles Tendonitis - Amy San Fillippo - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• What is Achilles Tendonitis - Frank Haller
• Achilles Tendinosis - Dr. Darrin Bright - OhioHealth Max Sports
• Calf Stretching - Laura Comtois - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Holy Shin Splits! - Jeff Henderson

Dead Butt Syndrome & Piriformis Syndrome, Back and Core issues

• Low Back Pain in Runners - Laura Comtois - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Running at Its Core - Dana Brown - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Dead Butt Syndrome - Dr. Darrin Bright - OhioHealth Max Sports
• The Piriformis Muscle - Joe Simko - Fit For Life Physical Therapy

Hamstring & Quads

• Hamstrings 201 - Dana Brown - Fit For Life Physical Therapy

Heart Rate Guided Training

• Why Heart Rate Guided Training - Sean Huffman and Dave Calvert
• VO2 Max Testing with OhioHealth McConnel Heart Health Center
• Heart Rate Training - Dave Calvert
• Heart Rate Guided Training for Endurance Athletes - Dr. Darrin Bright - OhioHealth Max Sports
• Have a new goal? Missed a past goal? Let your heart guide the way! - Jeff Henderson
• Pacing on Saturdays - Jeff Henderson
• Training Zones - Jeff Henderson
• Heart Rate Training Basics - Jeff Henderson
• VIDEO: Beginner Heart Rate Training
• VIDEO: Maximize your training. Intermediate & Advanced Heart Rate Training

Hydration/Nutrition

• August Recipe: Summer Grain Salad - Rebecca Youngs RD, LD
• Nutrition for Injury - Rebecca Youngs RD, LD
• Grocery Shopping 101 for Runners & Walkers - Rebecca Youngs RD, LD
• Stay fit through the holidays - Sean Huffman
• Day-to-Day Hydration - Dawn Holmes
• Race Day Fueling - Dawn Holmes
• Early Season Sports Nutrition: Day-To-Day Fueling - Dawn Holmes
• Refine Your Raceday With Better Food Choices - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Fueling Your Long Run - Allison Labyk 
• Nutrition For Your Inner Sasquatch - Jeff Henderson
• VIDEO - FIT for LIFE - Feed Your Daily Need - Daily Nutritional Needs - Dawn Holmes - OhioHealth
• Best Fueling Practices Before, During, and After Your Workout - Jeff Henderson
• Healthy Snacking - Kristin O'Connor, RD, LD
• How Much Protein?
• Hydration: Getting Adequate Fluids - Dawn Holmes, MS, RD, CSSD, LD - OhioHealth
• Hydration: Sweat Rate Dawn Holmes, MS, RD, CSSD, LD - OhioHealth
• Nutrition 101!
• Nutrition for Runners and Walkers - Jeff Henderson
• Super Foods - Jeff Henderson
• Sports Drink Review
• Nutrition keys for staying strong and fueled for back to back runs and races 

Running Form

• Cadence: A guide for runners - Chris Lawson
• VIDEO - Good Form Running Drills - Jeff Henderson
• Bellybuttons, Bourbon, and Barefoot Running - Dr. Thomas Lee
• Benefits of Hill Training - Jeff Henderson
• Mechanics of Hill Running and Walking - Jeff Henderson
• Running Form 

General Training

• VIDEO - Intro to Strength Training for Runners with Abby & Courtney from System of Strength
• Running in heat and humidity -  Sean Huffman - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Dynamic Warm Up - Laura Comtois - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Race Recovery - Joe Simko - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• How to breath while running in the cold - Sean Huffman - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• How to train safely in the cold - Sean Huffman - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Know When To Say When - Andy Lang - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Benefits of exercising before, during and after pregnancy - Dr. Anita Somani
• Fit 4 Mom Study Guide
• So You've Got Your Medal, Now What?! - Joe Simko - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• New you, New bra!- Jenn Scrimenti
• So you've got your medal. Now what? Recovery 101 - Joe Simko - Fit For Life Physical Therapy
• Finding your Cadence of Training - Tim Flahaven
• New Mom Return to Running
• Benchmark Racing
• Measured effort vs. all out effort
• The Dynamics of Change and Performance Gains
• Benchmark Racing
• Measured effort vs. all out effort
• The Dynamics of Change and Performance Gains
• Layer Up for Unpredictable Weather
• 5 Surprising ways to make your running easier
• Maintain Your Gain - Recover First! - Tim Flahaven & Jeff Henderson
• Have a new goal? Missed a past goal? Let your heart guide the way! - Jeff Henderson
• Benefits of Hill Training - Jeff Henderson
• Evaluating Your Progress - Jeff Henderson
• Overtraining: Don't Trick Yourself into Doing too Much - Jeff Henderson
• Pacing on Saturdays - Jeff Henderson
• Trust Your Training - Jeff Henderson
• What is the Difference Between Shoe Price Points - Tim Flahaven 
• What Do I Need for A Season of MIT training?? - Jeff Henderson
• Which Training Level is Right for Me? - Jeff Henderson
• Get the benefits of massage at home
• Marathon Weight Gain
• Recovery 101 
• Tips On How To Stay Cool While Training In The Heat
• Recovery on the Run 

Cross-Training

Winter Running/Walking

• Running Away From Hypothermia - How to train safely in the cold
• Dress for Success
• Protect Your Skin from Harsh Winter Weather - Kristen O’Connor
• Cotton is Rotten- even in winter!

Psychology of Training

• Sports Psychology 101 - Jeff Henderson
• Marathon Psychology - Jeff Henderson
• Psychology of  Training - Jeff Henderson
• Stop the Stress! - Dr. Jacqui Lewis-Lyons
• Trial of Miles, Miles of Trials - Jeff Henderson

Race Preparation

• Race Prep - What to pack and what to do...and maybe a bit of what NOT to do
• A Collection of Tips for your Best Marathon - Andrew Kessinger 
• Packing Tips - Randy Olson
• Race Preparation and Simulation - Jeff Henderson
• Race Strategy - Jeff Henderson
• What gear do I need to complete a marathon?! - Kristen Gillenwater
• Tapering  - Jeff Henderson
• Tune-Up Races - Jeff Henderson

Whole Foods Market Corner

Women's Health

• VIDEO: May 2013 Women's Health Seminar - Running During and After Pregnancy, Incontinence and more!!
• Perimenopause - Dr. Anita Somani & Dr. Uma Ananth