The Time it Takes
Dr. Lauren emphasizes the importance of giving ourselves time to improve and adapt to the demands of running. Using the example of a semi-professional athlete, she highlights how it took twelve years to drop just 90 seconds off his per mile pace. By slowly ramping up mileage and intensity, building habits, and incorporating strength training, runners can increase their longevity and decrease the time it takes to recover from injuries.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s3/e39 Your Knees & Running PART 2 with Dr. Lauren LaPierre, DPT (@thepersonalizedrunningdoc)
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