RuneStrong Sports PT & Performance

RuneStrong Sports PT & Performance Physical Therapy and Performance Coaching

You don’t age out of athleticism.You might not move exactly like you did at 25 — and that’s okay.But getting older doesn...
08/21/2026

You don’t age out of athleticism.

You might not move exactly like you did at 25 — and that’s okay.

But getting older doesn’t mean you have to stop getting stronger, learning new skills, challenging yourself, or doing hard things.

Strength matters.
Power matters.
Mobility matters.
Balance matters.

And they don’t become less important as we get older. They become more important.

The goal isn’t to train like you’re 25 forever.

It’s to keep building a body that lets you do cool s**t for as long as possible.

That’s athleticism, too.

08/18/2026

There’s nothing wrong with a stiff-leg deadlift.

In fact, it’s a great accessory movement when you want to emphasize the posterior chain.

But Mars had a different goal: lift more weight without her low back feeling smoked every time she deadlifted.

Her setup was essentially turning every conventional deadlift into a stiff-leg deadlift—with very little knee bend and the bar well in front of her body.

A couple of simple changes to her setup put her in a much better position to use her legs and keep the bar close.

The result?

💥 20 # added to her best deadlift
💥 Plenty more left in the tank
💥 No post-deadlift back pump

Sometimes you don’t need to get stronger to lift more weight.

You just need a better opportunity to use the strength you already have.

08/13/2026

Running economy is essentially how much energy it takes to run at a given pace. The more economical you are, the less energy you waste with every stride.

So why would hopping help?

Running isn’t just about muscles—it’s also about tendons acting like springs. Every step stores and releases elastic energy. Hopping appears to improve that spring-like behavior, allowing you to return more energy with each stride instead of losing it.

The result? You may be able to run the same pace using a little less energy.

This isn’t a replacement for running or strength training, but it’s a simple drill that costs almost nothing to add to your routine.

💥 Try 10 seconds of hopping followed by a short rest, repeated for a total of 5 minutes.

Have you ever used hopping or plyometrics as part of your running warm-up?

08/12/2026

One of my favorite new prints in the clinic.

This iconic photo from the 1927 Tour de France is a great reminder to stay humble.

We know an incredible amount about the human body, training, injury, and recovery—but we certainly don’t know everything.

Some of the things we confidently believe today may look ridiculous 50 years from now.

So keep learning. Keep questioning. And be willing to change your mind when better evidence comes along.

Stay humble. Stay hungry.

Do you run funny? Probably not.But there’s a good chance you could run more efficiently.Small changes in running techniq...
08/11/2026

Do you run funny? Probably not.

But there’s a good chance you could run more efficiently.

Small changes in running technique can improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary stress on your body, and help lower your risk of common running injuries.

At RuneStrong Sports PT & Performance, I offer comprehensive Running Technique Assessments that include:
🏃 Video gait analysis
📋 Individualized feedback
💪 Strength and mobility recommendations
🎯 Drills to improve efficiency
📈 A plan tailored to your goals

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PR, or just want to run without aches and pains, understanding how you run is just as important as how much you run.

If you’re curious about your running mechanics, I’d love to help.

08/01/2026

Here we go again.

Off on another crazy cycling adventure 🚴🏻‍♂️

I’m currently in Gary, SD awaiting the start of The DAMN, the Day Across Minnesota.

It’s a 244 mile gravel ride across the southern part of Minnesota. The ride ends in Hager City, WI.

We start riding at midnight and we have until midnight to finish.

One Day, 244 miles!

I’ll be posting updates to the RuneStrong stories. Be sure to check them out and cheer us on!

Get Repost App • Dan Hollingsworth Some people spend their lives making their community stronger.Rochelle is one of thos...
07/31/2026

Get Repost App • Dan Hollingsworth Some people spend their lives making their community stronger.

Rochelle is one of those people.

She’s not only a good friend, but she’s also a passionate coach who has poured her heart into helping others. If you’ve ever seen or been part of the Legends program at Kitsap CrossFit, you’ve seen the impact she’s had. She was instrumental in building that community and has encouraged countless people to become healthier, stronger, and more confident.

Now it’s our turn to help her.

Rochelle needs a knee replacement, but she doesn’t have health insurance. A GoFundMe has been created to help cover the cost of her surgery and get her back to doing what she loves—coaching and changing lives.

If Rochelle has ever encouraged you, coached you, made you laugh, or inspired you, please consider donating. And if you’re not able to give, sharing her fundraiser can make a huge difference.

Let’s show Rochelle the same generosity she’s shown so many of us. ❤️

Click the link to donate

https://gofund.me/5989e1ab8

07/24/2026

Woke up with a bit of a stiff and sore low back this morning.

Didn’t freak out.

Didn’t cancel all my appointments.

Just spent about 20 minutes moving. Afterward, I felt a bit better.

Perfect? Pain free?

No, but better.

Sometimes a little movement and time are all that’s needed.

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