Episode Summary
Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.
In today's episode, Dr. Minard continues on Strength Training, with the spotlight on the knee and ankle joints, the "Kankle." He's not only explaining ways to strengthen the muscles around these joints but also when, and what muscles should be strengthened.
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Top Takeaways

"The muscles are responsible for all things movement."
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"Team 'Kankle' is always on to cushion for the tush pushing but they will work overtime for hills."
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"Don't bonk your shins on the cart."
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"If a muscle is weak, why is it weak?"
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"We've got to stop wasting people's time strengthening things that hurt."
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"Are we strengthening for rehabilitation or are we strength training for performance?"
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Episode Highlights

[01:32] Today's topic is Strength Training; the knees and ankles.
[02:54] Identifying the muscles of the lower leg.
[06:07] Wrong uses of lower leg muscles in running.
[07:10] The correct use of knee and ankle muscles.
[12:36] Challenging the muscles more than they are used in running:  3Rs and S.
[25:18] Addressing muscle weakness; strengthening for rehabilitation or performance?
[31:53] A recipe to run faster, safer, and smarter.

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