Episode Details

My guest on today's episode in Dr. Caitlin Alexander. Caitlin is a physical therapist, a professional triathlete, and a certified triathlon and running coach. Three years ago she joined me on episode 179 to talk about long-term injuries, and now she is here to answer reader questions on injury reduction.

Caitlin owns Hü Performance in downtown Boulder, Colorado. She works with a wide variety of athletes, from weekend warriors to competitive triathletes and elite runners. In addition to physical therapy, Caitlin also offers professional bike fitting, personalized strength and conditioning, and endurance coaching.

Caitlin addresses a variety of reader questions on injury resilience, including topics such as:

• The most efficient means of injury prevention for time-crunched athletes
• Ending the cycle of recurrent tendonitis after time away from training
• Dealing with lower back pain after long runs
• How to determine what kind of pain is worrisome and what you can run through
• What to prioritize for healthy running as we get older
• Why running alone doesn't replace strength training
• How different types of stress contribute to injury

My conversation with Caitlin will help you stay healthy this season and in the years to come!

Links & Resources from the Show:

• Learn more about Caitlin and Hü Performance
• Follow Caitlin on Instagram
• Listen to my previous conversation with Caitlin about long-term injuries
• Need help with injury prevention?

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