Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Victoria Loving is a physical therapist, athlete, and running coach based in Austin, Texas. She works with athletes and patients within the clinical setting, but also works as a traveling Physical Therapist through her business Vagabond Running Physio & Fitness.
In this episode, Victoria discusses common running injuries and how to avoid them. We talk about the benefits of strength training for runners, antiquated practices in physical therapy, and more.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Interest in Physical Therapy
3:56 - Clinical PT vs. Athletic Specialization
5:59 - Outdated Practices
8:54 - DIY vs. Visiting a PT
11:17 - Establishing a Relationship With Your PT
12:30 - Shin Splits
15:50 - IT Band Syndrome
19:46 - Plantar Fasciitis
20:57 - Is Stretching Useful?
25:02 - How Stress Leads To Injuries
27:00 - Benefits of Strength Training For Runners
29:23 - Foundational Exercises
31:50 - Dialing in Mechanics
33:50 - Recovery Protocols
34:50 - Acupuncture
38:27 - Entrepreneurial Approach to PT
39:57 - Challenges of PT Outside of the Clinic
For More:
Follow Brock on Instagram: instagram.com/brockcovington
Follow Brock on YouTube: @BrockCovington
Follow Victoria on Instagram: instagram.com/vagabond_running_physio
Work with Victoria: vagabondrunningphysiofitness.com
Support The Podcast:
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Victoria Loving is a physical therapist, athlete, and running coach based in Austin, Texas. She works with athletes and patients within the clinical setting, but also works as a traveling Physical Therapist through her business Vagabond Running Physio & Fitness.
In this episode, Victoria discusses common running injuries and how to avoid them. We talk about the benefits of strength training for runners, antiquated practices in physical therapy, and more.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Interest in Physical Therapy
3:56 - Clinical PT vs. Athletic Specialization
5:59 - Outdated Practices
8:54 - DIY vs. Visiting a PT
11:17 - Establishing a Relationship With Your PT
12:30 - Shin Splits
15:50 - IT Band Syndrome
19:46 - Plantar Fasciitis
20:57 - Is Stretching Useful?
25:02 - How Stress Leads To Injuries
27:00 - Benefits of Strength Training For Runners
29:23 - Foundational Exercises
31:50 - Dialing in Mechanics
33:50 - Recovery Protocols
34:50 - Acupuncture
38:27 - Entrepreneurial Approach to PT
39:57 - Challenges of PT Outside of the Clinic
For More:
Follow Brock on Instagram: instagram.com/brockcovington
Follow Brock on YouTube: @BrockCovington
Follow Victoria on Instagram: instagram.com/vagabond_running_physio
Work with Victoria: vagabondrunningphysiofitness.com
Support The Podcast:
switchback Electrolytes: bit.ly/3ON7KDN
Ten Thousand: bit.ly/Ten-Thousand | Code: COVINGTON
Flux Footwear: flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr | Code: Brock
