About this episode

The episode discusses how to build stronger feet to prevent injuries before race day with insights from Dr. Tonya Olson.

In this follow-up conversation with Dr. Tonya Olson, we shift from fixing foot problems to preventing them by building stronger, more resilient feet before race day disaster strikes. Tonya explains that the biggest mistake runners make is not paying attention to their feet until something hurts, even though their feet have been quietly sending signals for months, like tiny grumpy trail prophets. The discussion explores how calluses, hot spots, toenails, and skin changes can reveal weaknesses in shoe choice, mobility, gait, and training habits. Tonya also unveils the surprising connection between foot problems and bigger biomechanical issues, explaining how limitations in the ankle, big toe, hips, and glutes can ripple down the kinetic chain like one bad domino tipping into another. We talk about simple weekly routines, mobility work, proprioception, and why "good enough" maintenance now can prevent a full-scale foot mutiny later. By the end, the episode makes a compelling case that resilient feet are not built in race week, but one small habit at a time. Resources & Links: Fixing Your Feet Seventh Edition by Dr. John Vonhof & Dr. Tonya Olson Footcare- YouTube Channel Footcare…

People in this episode

Host: Trail Runner Nation

Guest: Dr. Tonya Olson

Topics covered

• foot health
• running injuries
• biomechanics
• preventive care
• mobility
• training habits

Keywords

• stronger feet
• foot problems
• running
• mobility work
• biomechanical issues
• training habits
• preventive care

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