Author: Ryan

Ready to crush your goals and cross that finish line feeling strong, confident, and supported? Join our 10-Week Half Marathon Training Program designed to help runners of all levels prepare for the St. Pete Run Fest Half Marathon. Program Details Starts: Saturday, September 6th at 8:00 AM at St Pete Running Company Duration: 10 weeks Target Race: St. Pete Run Fest… Read more »

What Most Runners Get Totally Wrong About Training Think the key to better running is more miles and longer stretches? You’re not alone—but that mindset might actually be holding you back. In this expert interview, Lisa Chase, CEO of Back 2 Normal, sits down with Dr. Danielle Kelley, PT, to reveal why so many runners end up… Read more »

Why Your Running Shoes Might Be Holding You Back Running shoes are supposed to help you perform better and stay injury-free—right? Well… yes and no. It turns out that a lot of runners miss the small adjustments that make a big difference. Think: ✔️ The way you lace up ✔️ The tread pattern under your foot ✔️ The insoles… Read more »

Lisa Chase- Back 2 Normal, Founder/CEO, PT, CFMM, OMPT, Astym Certified I have been working with elite and recreational runners for most of my career and what I can tell you is, having access to and using the best cutting-edge technologies on the market helps our runners recover quicker and outperform their competitors. One cutting… Read more »

Many runners are sidelined from training because of soft tissue injuries such as Achilles or patellar tendonitis, ITB syndrome, plantar fasciitis or hip bursitis, to name a few.  If you have ever experienced any of these injuries and sought medical attention, the first thing the doctor or therapist tells you, is stop running.  That is… Read more »