Episode 5-507 – Denise and Dog Running

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Episode 5-507 – Denise and Dog Running

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Hello my running friends.  Welcome to episode 5-507 of the RunRunLive podcast.

Today we talk with Denise Smith who owns physical therapy business in Illinois and we talk about dogs and running with dogs and how that improves the fitness of everyone involved, mentally as well as physically.

In section one I’m going to talk about my dogs.

In Section two I have an introspective essay on digital pictures.

I’m going to do a couple of episodes related to life with dogs because it is such a big part of staying healthy for me.

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I am using a service called Qwoted.com to find people to interview.  My impression is that most of the people there are small business owners who are looking to get the word out about their services.  It’s like the new version of business networking.

It’s a challenge, because no matter what you post, you immediately get 10 responses form people who want to be interviewed or PR people.  You have to be careful how you pose your query, but I’m sure you could find anyone and expertise on anything.

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Things are busy for me.  My real job is getting busy and I’m always wondering how much I should actually engage because I’m pretty close to hanging up my suit and tie.  My wife doesn’t want me to stop working though.

I’m taking it day by day and trying to do no harm.

I’m the tail end of the baby boomers.  As a generation the boomers were quite invested in their work and their careers.  For both men and women it was their purpose in life and that makes the transition to something else hard.

And that’s the key to it, like any other version of change management, you need to understand that your reptile brain is not giving you the best signals.  Change is hard for everyone, anytime, anywhere.  You need to drag that up into your big brain and manage it proactively.

I’m looking out at my garden and it needs work.  And as Candide said ‘Tend your garden’.  That’s Voltaire.  I always think it’s Camu, but some one of you set me straight.

My garden needs tending.

I’ll spend a few hours out there this weekend now that the weather has turned.  I couldn’t do anything in the fall because of the broken shoulder, so I have a load of yard work to do.  Is that a purpose?  No, but it is a contemplative pastime – and sometimes that’s what you need.

So, for those of you overwhelmed by change, see if you can’t get out of your monkey mind by carving out some peaceful practice.  Go fishing.  Read a book on hopefulness.  Wash the dishes and vacuum the carpets.  Clean your car.  And do it as a practice not as a chore.

The woods may be dark and deep, and you may have promises to keep, but lean into this moment.

Be mindful and let the chaos settle around you so that you may see your path.

On with the show.

Section One –. Dogs

Featured Interview – Denis Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEx41BhMWKU&authuser=0

 

Thanks again for the invitation, Chris!  It was super fun to discuss with you!  If you ever want to talk about anything else running (technique tips, role of strengthening, mobility, recovery, etc) I would love to keep chatting!

 

Here is my info:

1.Bio:

Denise Smith holds a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Marquette University. She also travels nationwide with the Pose Method Education Team, delivering lectures on injury prevention and treatment and leading certification courses on running technique.

As a certified running technique specialist, Denise brings extensive experience in working with runners from an injury prevention and rehabilitation perspective. Her primary focus is on runners and triathletes aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce injury risk, or recover from running-related injuries. Using tools such as video analysis, technique drills, strengthening exercises, and education, she helps athletes across various sports improve their running skills. Denise also leads workshops for teams, individuals, and groups on the Pose Method of Running and other running-related topics. She believes a strong foundational understanding of proper technique can lead to a life-long love of running for all levels of runners.

 

  1. Links:
  1. My photo and logo are attached

 

Thank you again!

-Denise

 

Section Two: Pictures of life  https://runrunlive.com/pictures-of-life

Outro

Well my friends, you have tripped over your four-legged friend to the end of yet another RunRunLive Podcast, Episode 5-507 – over and out – hey pick up the poop!

Up next I have an interview with a guy who owns a dog walking/running business in Washington DC.  Sounds like a franchise opportunity!

My training is going well.  My legs are very strong.  I am in the time period after a hard training cycle where you still have all the fitness in your legs.  And since I avoided injury, I can enjoy that fitness.

Funny story:  Remember I had that sharp pain in my heal that I was worried about for the race?  I thought it was either some small tear or maybe plantar fasciitis.  Turns out I was wrong.  I inspected the location of the sharp pain and realized that it was a skin fissure.

That’s right!  The skin on my feet got so dry this winter that I cracked the heel pad in a couple spots.  This is quite painful and doesn’t heal well because of the nature f the tissue and the location where you’re constantly aggravating it.

But, good news, it is much easier to treat then the other soft tissue issues I was contemplating.  I’ve been applying antibiotic ointment a couple times a day to soften it up and it’s now a non-issue.  As we transition into warmer, wetter weather it will go away.

Funny how the runner’s brain works isn’t it?

I’ve successfully transitioned back into the trails.  They are already quite dry for this time of year.  Which makes for easier running but may be a problem later in the summer when we need the water.  Over the next couple of weeks everything will explode into green and the spring flowers will pop.

I did fall once already, but it was due to a stump nubbin.  When the trail committee folks clear small trees out of the trails they, for some reason, don’t cut them flush to the ground.  They leave a couple of inches of stump sticking up.  These are awful foot traps.  They are hard to see against the leaf litter.  When one of these catches me I try to make a mental note so I can avoid it in the future.

But, like I said, I’m pretty fit and that helps with lifting your feet when your in the technical stuff.

I’ve been running in the month since the Mesa Marathon.  Running 3 times a week with strength and core on the off days and one rest day.

The snow and ice is gone.  It always amazes me how quickly it goes.  From the icy lock of February where all hope is lost and the ice is 4 inches deep to clean ground in 2-3 weeks.  It’s amazing.

No injuries, good fitness, a little hectic, life-wise, but all good.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Groton Road Race on May the fourth.  We’re doing a Star Wars theme, and the shirts are awesome.

Next up for me is the Grand Canyon run.  I’m confident I can do that and I’m looking forward to it.

It let you go for today, but one last thing, if you haven’t done so yet, please go acquire a copy of my new apocalypse book.  I put the links in the show notes here and at the top.

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I put a lot of work into it and it’s a good read.

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I’ll move you toward the exit with a final thought.  There’s a lot of beauty in the world if only you take the time to notice.

I’ll see you out there.