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Veracity Performance & Recovery

Running Specialist Physical Therapy & Performance in South Shore + Cape Cod, MA. In-person, mobile, + virtually.

11/02/2026

You can keep running as you age. But are you training to maintain the qualities that make you a strong, efficient runner?

A 2016 study by DeVita and colleagues examined running biomechanics in experienced runners ages 18–60. Researchers found that increasing age was associated with reductions in ankle power and changes in running mechanics.

**The takeaway? Mileage alone isn't the whole picture.**

Reports of substantial age-related reductions in lower-extremity power, with up to ~47.9% reduction in power of the calf/ankle complex. This decline is NOT compensated for by greater contributions from the hip & knee

Your calves and ankles play an important role in propelling you forward with every stride. Maintaining strength and power is a requirement as you get older.

That means looking beyond your weekly mileage and considering how strength training, appropriate power work, and recovery fit into your overall plan.

You can't stop aging. But you can influence how you train through it.

📩 **DM me "MASTERS"** if you're looking to keep progressing as a runner.

10/30/2026

**Finding the “root cause” of sciatica is often a wild goose chase.**

“Find the root cause” gets thrown around a lot in healthcare. But what does it actually mean?

Sciatica describes symptoms, not one specific diagnosis or a single, identifiable cause.

Pain may involve nerve irritation, spinal structures, training errors, inadequate fueling, strength or mobility limitations, stress, and other contributing factors. The picture is different for every person.

Sometimes there's a clear primary driver. Other times, several factors interact to create the problem.

**The mistake? Assuming there must be ONE thing to find and fix.**

You can spend weeks chasing the perfect diagnosis, exercise, or mobility restriction while missing the bigger picture.

Instead, ask:
→ What factors may be contributing to the symptoms?
→ What can we change right now?
→ How is the person responding to treatment and training?
→ What needs to improve for them to return to running?

You don't need to identify every contributing factor to make progress.

**Stop chasing one magic answer. Start addressing what matters.**

That's how we build a plan around the person, not just the pain.

Still struggling to figure out why you're in pain?

Let's take a step back and figure out what's actually going on.

For October, I'm offering $99 Injury & Performance Assessments (normally $215) to help you understand what's contributing to your symptoms and build a plan to move forward.

📩 DM me or comment “INJURY” below to schedule a free call and see how Veracity can help.

📍 South Shore & Cape Cod

10/28/2026

⏳ Final spots for the October $99 Running Performance Assessment ~ this offer ends October 31.

If you've been putting off figuring out what's really going on with your training (pain that won't quit, a plateau, or just wanting to move smarter before your next block), this is the window.

Veracity is a running rehab and performance practice. Every session is 1:1 with the same clinician who's also highly experienced in the sport. Spots are limited.

DM or link in bio to grab one of the last October spots.

📍South Shore & Cape Cod

10/23/2026

The fastest way to make no progress in rehab? Constantly changing things.

New exercises every week. Different sets and reps every session. Constantly switching up your running workouts.

Your body needs more than variety. It needs a consistent stimulus and enough time to adapt.

*Think in blocks, not individual workouts.

Whether you're building aerobic fitness, improving strength, or rehabbing an injury, give your training a clear emphasis for several weeks before changing direction. A 3–12 week block can provide time to build capacity, track progress, and see how your body responds.

This is especially important for runners in the gym.

You don't need a new collection of exercises every session. You need the *right* exercises, loads, sets, reps, and rest periods to support your running, and a way to progress them over time.

Here's the catch: your body is constantly adapting. What you can handle today may differ from what you can handle next week.

**That's a reason to adjust your training intelligently, not change everything randomly.**

Keep the stimulus consistent enough to measure progress. Adjust when your response, performance, or goals call for it.

Stop chasing variety. Start building capacity. That's how you make your training count.

10/21/2026

🚨 Last call — October ends soon, and so does the $99 Running Performance Assessment.

This is your last chance to grab a dedicated 1:1 hour to figure out what's holding your running back - pain, plateaus, form, strength, whatever it is - with a real plan to move forward.

After this, it's back to full price. Don't wait on this one.

DM or link in bio — let's get you on the schedule before spots are gone.

📍South Shore & Cape Cod

10/16/2026

Does your running pace influence which strength training methods you should prioritize?

Research suggests it might. 👇

A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis examined how different strength training methods influenced running economy at different speeds.

Here's what they found:

🏋️ Heavy lifting (≥80% 1RM)

Improved running economy across a range of speeds, with greater benefits at higher running speeds and in athletes with higher VO₂max.

⚡ Plyometrics
Showed benefits primarily at speeds ≤8:03/mile - roughly easier running speeds.

🔗 Combined methods
Combining approaches like heavy lifting and plyometrics showed the strongest overall effect, improving running economy across a range of speeds.

🏃 Submaximal lifting & isometrics
Didn't significantly improve running economy when used as standalone methods in the studies analyzed.

What does this mean for your training?

Your strength training shouldn't be random. Heavy lifting, plyometrics, and combined methods can all have a place, but the best approach depends on your event, training history, current capacity, and goals.

The takeaway isn't to match every lift to a specific pace. It's to choose your strength training with the demands of your running in mind.

📚 Llanos-Lagos C, et al. *Effect of Strength Training Programs in Middle- and Long-Distance Runners' Economy at Different Running Speeds: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.* Sports Medicine. 2024;54:895–932.

Save this for your next strength session.

10/15/2026

New to Veracity? Let's figure out what's actually holding your training back. 🏃‍♂️

**All October: $99 Running Performance Assessment** *(normally $215)* ~ right at your home or gym.

No commute. No waiting room. Just a dedicated 1:1 hour focused on you, your running, and what's getting in the way.

Depending on what you need, your assessment may include:

• Physical therapy / orthopedic assessment
• Running mechanics & 3D gait analysis
• 3D jump & strength assessment
• Mobility, strength & movement testing
• Training & workload review
• Strength or running programming
• A clear plan for what to do next

Whether you're dealing with nagging pain, stuck at a performance plateau, coming back from an injury, or simply want to see what's limiting your running, we'll figure out what matters and build the plan around it.

Shoot me a DM or comment below to be seen within the week.

📍 South Shore & Cape Cod

10/14/2026

Don't just take it from me. 🙌

This is the kind of result I aim for with every client, not just addressing what hurts today, but building real, lasting progress.

Still have spots open for the $99 October Running Performance Assessment. Come see what elite-level, 1:1 care actually looks like.

📍South Shore & Cape Cod — link in bio

10/12/2026

Strength training can make you a more economical runner, but the type of strength training and intensity of running you're training for matter.

A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis examined how different strength training methods influence running economy at different running speeds.

The findings:

→ High-load training can improve running economy across a range of speeds. (5:25-11:11 pace ~ esp. faster paces)

→ Plyometrics may be particularly beneficial at lower running speeds. (≤8:03 pace)

→ Combined methods may create complementary adaptations in force production, stiffness, and power. (9:40-6:41 pace)

→ Improvements are not guaranteed across every method, athlete, or running speed.

This is why strength training shouldn't simply be added to a running program without a purpose. Your event, race pace, training phase, injury history, and individual limitations should influence how you train.

📚 Llanos-Lagos et al. (2024). *Sports Medicine, 54*, 895–932.

Save this post and share it with a runner who needs to start strength training with more intention.

10/09/2026

Short on time? These are my go-to 3 strength exercises to stay healthy and/or for performance, based on my personal medical and training history.

For context, as a 37 y/o distance runner, my medical history includes: L4–5 stress fracture + disc bulge, bilateral mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy, calf strain, 5th metatarsal and tibial bone stress injury, and years as a middle-distance runner with a tendency toward a forefoot strike.

Strength Programming: 3–4 total exercises/session

1️⃣ Trap Bar Deadlift: foundational hip hinge movement that builds lower-body strength while also challenging the postural muscle chain.

Prescription: x2-4 sets, 5–7 reps, RPE 7–8/10, ~70–80% 1RM, 2–3 min rest

2️⃣ Bulgarian Split Squat: Running is single-leg. This gives me a way to build unilateral strength and control without relying entirely on bilateral movements.

Prescription: x2-4 sets, 5–7 reps, RPE 7–8/10, ~70–80% 1RM, 2–3 min rest

3️⃣ Barbell Calf Isometric: Calf capacity. Particularly relevant given my Achilles and calf history, while also addressing the demands of a forefoot-oriented running style. We may be able to handle more load with isometrics than isotonics.

Prescription: x2-4 sets, 20-30 sec sustained hold, RPE 7–8/10, as much load as well tolerated, 2–3 min rest

Exercises and prescription would change throughout the year, but I prefer including a foundational lift, a single-leg lift, and a complementary lift.

Pressed for time? This can be done in 15-20 minutes, x2/wk. It doesn't take much time investment and likely reduces injury risk while promoting and performance.

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