Feisty Women's Performance Runners, stop getting injured! What women need to know about running injuries with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards
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Feb 23, 2026 
Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, a physical therapist focused on running medicine and whole-athlete care. She discusses why running injuries stay common, how emotional and identity ties to running shape recovery, and the value of multidisciplinary teams. Short takes cover menstrual cycle effects, strength and biomechanics for women, tools to monitor stress, and practical ways to break chronic injury cycles.
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Don't Tell Runners To Just Stop
- Avoid blanket orders like “just stop running”; instead get specific plans that let athletes continue safe training when possible.
- Clear rationale and follow-up (emails explaining why) increase adherence and improve outcomes.
Prescribe Joy As Part Of Rehab
- When prescribing rehab, include non-sport activities as required 'homework' to protect identity and mental health.
- Kate writes a return-to-run plan column listing cross-training and a column for weekly joy activities to keep athletes engaged.
Social Media Hides The Cost Of Winning
- Social media glorifies thin, winning athletes while hiding short-term costs like injury and RED-S, which misleads recreational runners into unhealthy emulation.
- Kate warns that elite success often masks the multidisciplinary support that enabled it.
