{"podcast":{"title":"Healthy Runner Podcast","slug":"healthy-runner-podcast-1023889","podcast_index_feed_id":1023889,"rss_url":"https://healthyrunner.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://sparkhealthyrunner.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/d/c/c/edcc69ed19fff80e27a2322813b393ee/HealthyRunnerPodcastCover.png","author":"Duane Scotti","episode_count":303,"summary":"Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years. He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don't need to stop running to get over a running injury. After 19 years teaching in higher education, Duane decided to step away as a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy to pursue his passion educating the running community. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, Healthy Runner Academy membership, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enj…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T04:18:46.728268+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889"},"episode":{"title":"288. Weighted Vest Training for Runners: Helpful or Harmful? What You Need to Know with Coach Cat","slug":"288-weighted-vest-training-for-runners-helpful-or-harmful-what-you-need-to-know-with-coach-cat","published_at":"2025-11-20T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889/288-weighted-vest-training-for-runners-helpful-or-harmful-what-you-need-to-know-with-coach-cat","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-runner-podcast-1023889","url":"https://healthyrunner.libsyn.com/288-weighted-vest-training-for-runners-helpful-or-harmful-what-you-need-to-know-with-coach-cat","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/healthyrunner/Episode_288_Audio.mp3?dest-id=1860659","summary":"Should you run or walk with a weighted vest to get stronger or faster? Or is it just another social media fitness fad that can lead to injury? In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with Coach Cat from the Spark Healthy Runner team to break down the science behind weighted vest training for runners. Together, they uncover what fitness influencers often get wrong and explain when (and how) a weighted vest might actually be helpful — and when it can do more harm than good. You'll learn: - Whether weighted vests really help with bone density, weight loss, or speed - Why runners over 40 should be cautious before adding extra load - The truth behind \"1 pound adds 4 pounds of pressure\" on your joints - Safe alternatives to build strength without increasing injury risk - A simple, evidence-based way to strengthen your running body year-round If you've ever wondered whether a weighted vest can take your training to the next level or just add unnecessary stress to your joints, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in and discover how to run stronger, faster, and injury-free…no gimmicks required. There are six steps to growing in your trail running journey so you can enjoy it and stay healthy! Learn them here ! Want to start running (the right way) without getting injured? Download our blueprint here! Get all of coach Cat's previous trainings here! Follow along with coach Cat's 30-Minute Treadmill workout for runners here! Listen to our previous episode on 6-Steps to get strong this winter here! Listen to our previous episode on how to build a solid foundation with base training here! Want to run stronger, faster, and injury-free? The Healthy Runner Academy provides you the step-by-step system to finally stay consistent, avoid burnout, and prevent nagging injuries — all with expe…","meta_description":"Should you run or walk with a weighted vest to get stronger or faster? Or is it just another social media fitness fad that can lead to injury? 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