This is a community for performance runners chasing personal records through smart training, nutrition, and support. All levels welcome! - watch the video attached below to get started 😎 Step 1: Introduce yourself to the group, tell us where you are from and what you are currently training for Step 2: Book your Free 45 min Gait Analysis 👈 Step 3: Book your Free 90 min Nutritional Consult 👈 Step 4: Attend one of our LIVE Events - head over to the calendar to access the Run Clinic or Educational Webinar Step 5: Access the free resources inside the Classroom Please make sure to follow the Community RULES: 1. If you're just here to look around, be a spectator, and simply take from the group but not give anything back in return... you will be kicked after 30-days of inactivity. 2. If you solicit people or disrespect people in any way within this group, we will immediately ban you. Please report any members to me at info@askdoctorheather.com If you are looking for more 1:1 coaching you can book a call here to speak with Dr. Heather directly who can determine how best to help you and get you back to running safely - Book a Consultation  See you in the comments!

Good morning, runners! It’s Tuesday and you know what that means. Our weekly Run Clinic today will be discussing mental mindset and strategies to help you stay positive and empowered during your run. Can’t wait to see you there at noon, but if you can’t make it live, be sure to catch me on the replay in our classroom!

This afternoon I had the opportunity to share an overview of evidence-based recovery tools that every runner should know about. Recovery isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s a critical part of training that helps the body repair, adapt, and stay injury-free. 🏃‍♀️💪 Here’s what we covered: 🔹 Massage Therapy – Improves circulation, reduces soreness, and targets high-stress areas like calves, IT band, and hip flexors. (Tip: don’t schedule right before race day!) 🔹 Acupuncture – When performed by a sports medicine practitioner, it helps stimulate blood flow, reduce inflammation, and support recovery from issues like plantar fasciitis and Achilles pain. 🔹 Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) – Works at the cellular level to boost mitochondrial function and ATP production, helping tissues repair faster and reducing muscle fatigue. 🔹 TENS Units – Great for muscle recovery and pain modulation. This tool, popularized by elite athletes, is a cost-effective way to support training. 🔹 Recovery Boots – Enhance circulation and speed recovery after tough runs. While some models are pricey, there are now more affordable options for everyday athletes. 💡 Key takeaway: Recovery is where the magic happens. Without it, training can lead to fatigue, overuse injuries, and performance plateaus—especially for masters runners. By intentionally integrating these tools, you can train smarter, prevent setbacks, and keep building resilience for the long run. Which of these recovery tools have you tried—or are curious to try? Drop your experience below ⬇️

I know some of you raced this weekend and we want to celebrate those wins. Remember winning is about crossing the finish line regardless of time or the desired outcome you had initially set in your mind. Share with us in the comment section which event you did, what you learned, things you want to work on so we can help you for your next event and share a race day photo.

It’s officially official now! I’ve signed up to run the charlotte marathon! I have a lot of emotions going on happy scared nervous excited! I think I’ll do alright. The word is it’s a hilly marathon definitely not the easiest marathon to choose for a first time.