Could your ankles be the cause of your knee pain?

YES. But thankfully, this can be improved for most runners.

Today we’re going to examine the critical role of your ankle in running. We’ll look at

the importance of ankle flexibility,
how it relates to your knees
and how you can help improve your ankles for better running.

Even if you’ve never had knee issues from running, the lessons you learn today can help not only prevent them, but it can literally propel you to faster running.

Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.

If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library.

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Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.

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