Have you ever injured your knee before or had knee pain and you went to the doctor and they told you to stop running?     Did you follow their recommendation, go to PT, go see a chiropractor, and then even after you took 4 weeks or even 8 weeks off from running the pain was still there?     Have you been told that your only option at that point is a PRP injection?      Today’s interview with Kristi is going to be helpful for you if you ever struggled with knee pain before that limited you from running or getting in those lunges during your strength work or if you just feel to too slow to ever be able to run a marathon.     Kristi is just one of our SPARK winners from our Healthy Runner Coaching Program who has just accomplished some amazing things with her running and health.  I just needed to get her on our LIVE show to share her tips with many of you who may be struggling with similar issues.   If you are a runner who is worried you may do long term damage to your knee but still want to maintain your connections and meet up with your mom groups,  challenge yourself physically, and needs some guidance then this is just what you need to provide you some hope!    Mentioned in this episode:   Episode 33: Runner’s knee  https://sparkyourtraining.com/runners-knee-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/   Episode 57 How To Keep Running with Arthritis https://sparkyourtraining.com/how-to-keep-running-with-arthritis/   Knee Pain Resources:   ITB Syndrome FREE E-book: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/itbrunner/buy   Runner’s Knee FREE E-book: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/runnersknee/buy   Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster or just need some accountability?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   This week’s show brought to you by:    Perform from the Amino Company. Perform is an essential amino acid-based formulation that I simply add to water in my shaker bottle and have 30 minutes before my run or gym workout.  It tastes great and is easy on my stomach.     Clinical studies have shown that Perform helps improve mental focus, peak strength, endurance, reduces fatigue, and increases muscle protein synthesis so you can recover faster from your runs or your strength workouts.   Check out the research here: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner   If you’re interested in learning  more about my 100% Science-Backed Amino Acids Supplements and you would like to give perform a try, we’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 30% + FREE Amino eBook!   Click HERE to be directed to the discount page!    Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website