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In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick have Dr. Vicky Sekely on the Running Explained Podcast as she shares expert insights on running injuries, physical therapy, gait analysis, and the impact of social media on running culture. Discover practical advice for injury prevention, effective rehab strategies, and how to navigate the running industry responsibly.This episode is sponsored by Wahoo and their KICKR Run Treadmill. hit the link to learn more about this revolutionary rethink of treadmills from:

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(00:00) Introduction to Guest(06:21) The Role of Physical Therapy in Running(18:19) Understanding Running Gait and Its Misconceptions(31:45) The Epidemic of Running Injuries(36:22) The Influence of Social Media on Running Practices(36:51) The Reality Behind Viral Content(40:02) The Importance of Community and Identity(41:14) Responsibility in the Running Community(47:20) Navigating Injury Rehabilitation(53:01) Progressing Beyond Physical Therapy(01:01:44) Understanding the Healthcare System(01:07:00) Personal Insights and AdviceVictoria Sekely is a Physical Therapist with a passion for all things running. Victoria graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University. Victoria is also a USATF Level 1 and RRCA certified run coach. She is dedicated to helping runners of all levels by using her skills and knowledge to assist runners who are rehabbing from an injury, interested in injury prevention, and/or looking to improve their training with custom running programs. Vicky's IG

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