Getting back to running after an injury is frustrating. You take time off, feel better, lace up your shoes, and suddenly the exact same pain flares back up. The problem isn't running itself: it's jumping back in without understanding tissue capacity, tolerance and force absorption.

In this episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, Alex and Craig walk you through a step-by-step framework for returning to running after an injury.

You’ll learn how to identify the specific structure getting overloaded during gait, how to vet your "key sign," and how to use a structured discovery run to find your exact edge of tolerance. We also detail an essential pre-run muscle activation routine (targeting the glutes, quads, calves, and feet) and explain how breaking your runs into workable sets allows active adults to rebuild endurance while keeping pain away for good.

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WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME!

The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life.

Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free... even when life gets chaotic!

💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram:

📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠

Join us for an audience Q&A session on Past Your Prime to discuss injury recovery, chronic pain management, and physical therapy tips.

In this episode, we address specific viewer questions ranging from humorous training inquiries to serious discussions about living with hemiplegia and managing a fused knee. Whether you are navigating a complex injury recovery or looking for practical advice on maintaining movement quality, these insights provide actionable steps for your own health journey.

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WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME!

The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life.

Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free... even when life gets chaotic!

💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram:

📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠

Today, let's break down the science of skill acquisition and how active adults can master new sports or other activities without hitting frustrating plateaus.

In this episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist & strength coach Craig Smit explain why most adults jump straight into advanced activities without owning fundamentals, resulting in stalled progress.

Let's deep dive into the practical 3-part framework: execution, programming, and behavioral consistency to help you structure purposeful practice, identify baseline weaknesses, and unlock long-term athletic development.

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WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME!

The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life.

Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free... even when life gets chaotic!

💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram:

📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠