Ep. 199 - Physical Therapy & Run Coaching with Kristen Schulz

On this episode on GRADitude, we are joined by physical therapist, run coach, and founder of Breaking 5 podcast; Kristen Schulz!  To start off, Kristen walks us through her adventurous journey.  From being a traveling PT right out of PT school to cash-based PT, she describes the changes in mindset that helped shape her vision of the physical therapy she wanted to be involved in.   As an experienced runner herself, Kristen shares how she was able to analyze the physical therapy experience from both the runner's perspective as well as the PT's approach.  Not only did this allow her to help establish herself as a run coach, but create individualized plans for different runners depending on their progress, goals, and even injuries.  While Kristen was able to bridge the gap between a PT recovery and coaching/strengthening, she also figured out ways to coach clinicians specializing in runners.  Despite the lack of motivation that many of us experienced during this surreal, COVID-run year, Kristen reminds us of the importance of taking the little steps toward the big goal and remember to "run your life."

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Podcast: Breaking 5 - A Running Podcast 

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