The Run Rx

CADENCE, STRIDE LENGTH, AND FOOT STRIKE ARE MORE CONNECTED THAN YOU THINK.

Cadence. Stride length. Foot strike.
Most runners have been told to "fix" one of them.

They're not 3 separate levers. They're one system — pull on one, the other two move.

Inside:
→ the vertical-line test for where your foot should land
→ why a straight knee at landing is the actual problem
→ why "lower impact" from forefoot striking doesn't mean safer bones
→ why a shorter stride feels harder at first, and what fixes that

🔗 Click the link in our bio to read the full blog.

The Clearest Path Forward

When you're dealing with a running injury, the hardest part often isn't the pain—it's not knowing what to do next.

Our job is to replace uncertainty with clarity.

We take the time to understand what's really driving the problem, explain it in a way that makes sense, and build a plan that's tailored to your goals—not a generic protocol.

Because confidence starts with understanding.

📍Somerville, MA
🔗 Get clarity on your next step at the link in bio.

Stronger for Longer

Strength isn't just about lifting more weight—it's about building a body that can keep doing what you love for years to come.

Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, the goal isn't just getting through this season. It's staying healthy enough to enjoy the next one, too.

We help runners build strength that translates to the road—so you can spend more time training and less time managing injuries.

📍Somerville, MA
🔗 Ready to build a stronger foundation? Get in touch at the link in bio.

After almost 5 wonderful years, Dr. Maggie Mullins will be wrapping up her time at The Run Rx, with her last day this week 💙

Maggie was our very first hire, and from the beginning, she set the bar for the level of care, thoughtfulness, and clinical excellence we’ve come to expect from every clinician who joins our team.

She has made such a positive mark on every runner she’s worked with, whether that meant helping someone overcome an injury they thought would never resolve, guiding them toward a PR, or simply being the kind, funny, deeply human presence they needed that day. At this point, we’re pretty sure she has played the role of both physical therapist and mental therapist for enough people that she could probably be licensed in both.

Behind the scenes, Maggie has brought that same thoughtful, collaborative energy to our staff room. She has been an incredible advocate for her patients, a trusted partner to so many collaborating healthcare professionals, and such an important part of our little team as The Run Rx has grown.

She will always be Run Rx fam, and while we’re going to miss her tremendously, we’re so grateful for everything she has poured into this place and the people in it. We wish her nothing but the very best in what comes next.

If you've been so fortunate as to work with Maggie over the past few years - show her some love and share a story or kinds words in the comments 💙

Durable by Design

The runners who stay healthy aren't lucky.

They're intentional.

They build strength. Manage training load. Improve movement quality. And invest in their bodies before small problems become big ones.

Durability isn't something you're born with—it's something you build.

That's what we're here for.

📍Somerville, MA
🔗 Ready to become a more resilient runner? Get in touch at the link in bio.

We Find What Others Miss

Too many runners leave appointments with more questions than answers.

We believe you deserve better.

Our evaluations go beyond where it hurts. We look at how you move, how you run, how you train, and why the injury developed in the first place.

Because when you understand the root cause, you can stop chasing temporary fixes—and start building lasting results.

📍Somerville, MA
🔗 Find the answers you've been looking for at the link in bio.