Long Run Physiotherapy & Performance

07/17/2026

📷 The cover photo says it all📷

01/05/2026

🤔 Should you??🤔
Short answer:
Only if you want to, and age should not be a limiting factor.
👴🏾
Long answer:
You don't NEED to 1RM in order to improve strength or challenge yourself. A 3 or even 5RM are great proxies for strength & objectivity.
1RM efforts should be reserved for athletes who:
1️⃣ Want to
2️⃣ Have proper training experience
3️⃣ Have a proper training plan
4️⃣ Have a competition-related goal
🏋🏻‍♀️
Even then, one can make a sound argument for training single reps at 90-95% pre-competition.
🏆
There's been some talk about how 1RM lifting is dangerous for athletes over 40, but that statement has lacked nuance.
I don't believe these lifts are dangerous if the above criteria are fulfilled. Is there risk? Of course, as with anything else, there is risk. There is risk training at 90% or testing a 5RM.
My point is that speaking in absolutes and instilling fear in athletes is more dangerous than a well-trained, well-planned 1RM itself.

11/01/2025

🎃 Squatober done & dusted🎃
Grunted out a 375 for a lifetime PR.
Sent it at 385, didn't hit my depth, & couldn't get out.
41 and only getting stronger 💪🏼

09/19/2022

Tomorrow night!
Been bothered by knee, shin, or hip pain? Learning to run? Wanting an edge to become even faster?
This one is for you!
Let's dial in your mechanics to help you become smoother, faster, & less injury prone!

Link in comments to sign up.

08/25/2022

It's been a minute! I'm WAY more active on Instagram (), so follow me there.
My most recent blog post is about something that has plagued a LOT of runners. Tune in and let me know if you have questions!

Millions of runners are at least familiar with the idea of IT band pain if they haven’t experienced it themselves. It’s an exceedingly common issue in the running world. What are the best steps we can take to treat it? Better yet - what are the best steps we can take to PREVENT it? Read on!

10/21/2021

🚨 Only 5 of 20 spots left! 🚨
👷‍♂️
Just here to say you don't have to live with daily back pain. 90+% of back pain is non-specific, meaning most incidents of back pain aren't attributable to a particular tissue dysfunction.
🤕
It can be really frustrating when you feel like there isn't a specific cause. The great news is that I see this a TON and it doesn't have to be impossible to treat!
🏋️‍♂️
$15 gets you an hour with me + Q & A time, forever access to a video library, & knowledge of how to treat your own back so you can stay in the gym, on the trails, on the bike, & chasing your kids around!
100% of the fee will be donated & matched to Kramerica Gives .
🙋‍♂️
Hit that link in the comments and get on in here! No additional spots will be allowed for quality & health concerns. GO!
📸 Cred: Eric Einstein Photography and Video

08/25/2021

Hey friends,
Had the great opportunity to speak with Jason Fitzgerald on his podcast Strength Running . We talked all (most) things sleep and how athletes can leverage sleep to improve their performance.
Athletes, coaches, parents of athletes have a listen!

Ryan Wooderson, doctor of physical therapy and endurance runner shares how we can leverage sleep for better performance.

08/03/2021

Ready, Set, SLEEP! 😴
Join me next Saturday 8/7 for a Sleep Workshop at 10-1130.
🛌
Sleep is the underlying feature of almost EVERY modifiable chronic health condition - diabetes, heart disease, depression, Alzheimer's. Not only that, even a single night of poor sleep (less than 6hrs) has strong deleterious effects on lower & upper limb power, precision/coordination, as well as cardiovascular endurance.
🏃‍♂️
DM me to join the party & learn how to leverage sleep to improve not just your training, but also to set yourself up for long-term health! Anyone is welcome, but space is limited, so holler at your boy!
[email protected]

07/07/2021

For those not on the Instagrams!

👷‍♀️It's workshop time!👷
Join me Saturday 7/10 at Golden Triangle from 10-1130a!
🏋️‍♀️
We'll cover a LOT of ground, but you can swipe for the major deets.
Admission is FREE.99 with a requested (and matched) donation of $10 to Kramerica Gives.
Space is limited to 15 for quality & health considerations, so hit the comments FAST if you want in.
💨
This workshop not for you? Maybe you've got a friend struggling to run. Tag em!

12/13/2020

🙏 Thank You! 🙏
YOU did this! This small mountain of diapers will be delivered to this Thursday.
👶
Remember the Brooks Running giveaway on Thanksgiving when I promised I'd donate a pair of socks for every mile moved, up to 125 miles? You all CRUSHED it and waved adios to 125 in the rear view!
👋
came out with the Brooks Ghost 13s (see earlier *adorable* kid vid) & my most excellent wife informed me DRM listed diapers, sizes 3-5, as a big need. Course altered.
🚼
With a couple generous folks tossing in some extra 💰, we're able to give some parents a little breathing room this holiday season.
🙏
Part of my mission with this very small business is to make an impact on our local and broader communities. To EVERYONE who has supported me this year in this business, THANK YOU for allowing me to follow my mission! This donation is on your behalf.
Much Love,
Ryan (Woody)