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I am 71 and still run. For the last year, during races and training runs, especially long ones, I was having knee pain around mile 7. As the race progressed, I eventually had to drop back to walking. I ran through 2 halves and a full marathon with that. My chiropractor finally determined it was IT band issues and recommended Peak Performance. I started working with Andrew and Margaret at the beginning of March, doing stretches and strengthening exercises. They gradually increased the variety of both and finally added weights to the strength exercises. Andrew was especially helpful because he is also a runner and understood my issues. He examined my shoes and inserts and put inserts under both feet. My first race since seeing Andrew was in early April: a 10-mile race in Washington, D.C. I ran my strongest race in more than a year! I had no IT band issues and no knee pain. I cannot say enough about the support and knowledge that Andrew and Margaret gave me! I will be training for another marathon this fall and the exercises they designed for me are now an integral part of my training and workouts. ~ Kathleen Fuller May 8, 2019 -
I am 71 and still run. For the last year, during races and training runs, especially long ones, I was having knee pain around mile 7. As the race progressed, I eventually had to drop back to walking. I ran through 2 halves and a full marathon with that. My chiropractor finally determined it was IT band issues and recommended Peak Performance. I started working with Andrew and Margaret at the beginning of March, doing stretches and strengthening exercises. They gradually increased the variety of both and finally added weights to the strength exercises. Andrew was especially helpful because he is also a runner and understood my issues. He examined my shoes and inserts and put inserts under both feet. My first race since seeing Andrew was in early April: a 10-mile race in Washington, D.C. I ran my strongest race in more than a year! I had no IT band issues and no knee pain. I cannot say enough about the support and knowledge that Andrew and Margaret gave me! I will be training for another marathon this fall and the exercises they designed for me are now an integral part of my training and workouts. ~ Kathleen Fuller May 8, 2019
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I have been a distance runner for 14 years. After my last marathon, I was experiencing terrible back pain and was unable to run. I came to see Allison and she helped me pinpoint what I needed to strengthen. She also helped me develop a strength program specific to my body. I have integrated it into my weekly training and it has been life changing! I’m back to running and will be training for the Marine Corps Marathon in October and have a BQ in my sight! Megan H. June 4, 2018
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For over 20 years, running has been my beloved hobby, both for fitness and stress relief. Last year, I ran a half marathon and the increased mileage involved in training caused arthritis in my right knee. I started coming to Peak Performance for help. Mike was able to identify problems with my feet and hips that were contributing to my knee issues. Eventually he introduced strengthening and speed exercises to my program to get my legs back into shape for running. Mike is a great listener and is able to interpret my descriptions of my pain or limitations even when I don’t know the best vocabulary. He is patient and attentive while making sure my form is correct. His knowledge and experience and his ability to teach me how to care for my knee have helped me tremendously. I am back to doing everyday tasks like housework and gardening without pain, and I am slowly and carefully starting to run again. I have been very happy with my progress and grateful for the care I have received at Peak Performance! Kara C. January 31, 2018
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I came in with pain in my upper hamstring-hip connector. Was unable to run without significant discomfort for days afterward while training for my second marathon. Now my activities have resumed and I hope to run the Buffalo Marathon in May! Carl L. November 7, 2016
