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  • Another Mother Runner Podcast Running

    September 29, 2025

    In the Media, Running Tips

    Melissa Nickle

    Denise Smith Discusses Plantar Fasciitis on Another Mother Runner Podcast

    Denise Smith Talk Plantar Fasciitis On PodcastDenise Smith was honored to join hosts Sarah Bowen [...]

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  • Another Mother Runner Podcast Running

    September 8, 2025

    In the Media, Running Tips

    Melissa Nickle

    Denise Smith Lends Insight on Another Mother Runner Podcast!

    From Setback to Comeback: Denise Smith Shares Her Expertise on Injury Recovery This inspiring episode [...]

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  • April 29, 2025

    Around the Office, Running Tips

    Megan Sloan

    The Leggings You Can’t Live Without

    If you're anything like me, you're constantly in search for the "perfect" legging that stay [...]

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  • running a marathon

    April 28, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips, Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    Improve Posture and Running with One-Leg Balance

    Balancing on one leg might seem too easy or simple for a runner but it [...]

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  • Running shoes plantar fasciitis

    March 5, 2025

    Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    Plantar Fasciitis and Running Shoes

    About 18 months ago, I wrote a blog about some interview questions that I had [...]

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  • injury rehab for runners Smith Physical Therapy+ Crystal Lake, IL

    February 3, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips, Running Tips

    April Flood

    Running Strong: Strength Training for Runners

    We get it—life is busy. When it's time to fit in a workout, lacing up [...]

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  • trail running

    January 21, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips, Running Tips

    April Flood

    Having Trouble Running Further?

    Do you find you can run “X” miles without issues, but as soon as you [...]

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  • Winter Running

    January 15, 2025

    Running Tips

    Megan Sloan

    The Joy of Winter Running, From the Desk of a Summer Runner

    Waking up on a Saturday morning in the middle of January to the crisp air [...]

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  • Fascia

    December 9, 2024

    Physical Therapy Tips, Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    Fascia Training for the Runner

    What is fascia?  Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, [...]

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  • runner on road

    December 3, 2024

    Pelvic Health, Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    When Can I Return To Running Postpartum?

    Many women are often cleared to return to activity at their 6-week postpartum check up [...]

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  • Runner

    December 2, 2024

    Physical Therapy Tips, Running Tips

    April Flood

    Pain While Running is NOT Normal!

    Are you a runner that thinks pain is a normal part of running? Do you [...]

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  • Thanksgiving

    November 22, 2024

    Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    Why Thanksgiving Runs are the Best

    I am probably biased, but I truly believe Thanksgiving is the BEST holiday.  You celebrate [...]

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  • Runner

    November 22, 2024

    Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    Gift Guide for Runners 2025

    If the runner in your life already has their favorite shoes, compression sleeves, and Garmin [...]

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  • trail running

    November 19, 2024

    Physical Therapy Tips, Running Tips

    April Flood

    Knee Pain in Runners: What’s Really Going On?

    Knee pain in runners is a common complaint, especially pain on the outside of the [...]

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  • running a marathon

    November 5, 2024

    Performance & Recovery, Running Tips

    Megan Sloan

    The Marathon is Over… Now What?

    The culmination of your training cycle ends with the biggest celebration, running a marathon! Race [...]

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