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How to Avoid Shin Splints this Fall
We’re still soaking up every bit of summer, but very soon, fall sports like cross country will be starting back up! Plus, so many runners...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Aug 153 min read


Turning Your Setback into a Comeback
Everyone loves a good comeback story! If you’re fans of track and field (like us) and kept up with coverage of the USATF (United States...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Aug 83 min read


If You Want to Master Something, Teach it.
A famous quote often attributed to Richard Feynman states, "If you want to master something, teach it.” This past weekend I had the...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Jul 253 min read


Threshold Training: A Key Component to Any Endurance Athlete's Training Plan
Have you heard of threshold training ? If you’re an endurance athlete , you’ve probably heard the term, or may have heard it more...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Jul 174 min read
Does Your Physical Therapist Commit to Learning?
Dr. Greg is back at AWAKEN after a week spent in Texas furthering his education in order to continue providing the highest level of care...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Jun 202 min read
The U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials: Everything You Need to Know About Qualifying and Our Thoughts on the New Standards
The new standards for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials have recently been announced, along with a few other changes concerning qualifying...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Jun 203 min read
ONE THING THAT WILL HELP RUNNERS FINISH RACES STRONGER
Do you want to finish races stronger!? Strength training can give you a powerful edge when it comes to the final push of a race! A...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
May 153 min read
What Causes Most Running Injuries?
What causes most running-related injuries? Overuse! Overuse from the repetitive nature of running leads to almost every running injury....

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Apr 253 min read
Optimizing the Aging Process
Are you looking to prioritize and enhance your health and fitness as you age? Even if you’re not quite there yet, reference this...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Apr 254 min read
What is HRV?
In last week's blog , we talked about the importance of quality sleep for enhanced recovery and improved athletic performance (among...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Mar 203 min read
The Most Effective Recovery Tool
What's the most effective recovery tool you can use? It's simple: SLEEP ! Sleep is undoubtably the number one recovery method for...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Mar 203 min read
Part 6- Running Form Series: Weaving
The finale to our “Running Form” series… At AWAKEN, we strive to continuously learn and educate our clients on how to maximize their...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Mar 44 min read
Part 5- Running Form Series: Glute Amnesiac
Do you sit all day at work? If your daily lifestyle includes a lot of sitting, this might be the reason you’re developing some running...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Feb 273 min read


Part 4- Running Form Series: Bouncing
At AWAKEN , one of the many things we strive to continuously learn and educate our clients on is how to maximize their running...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Feb 193 min read
Part 3- Running Form Series: Collapsing Mechanics
Continuing our “Running Form” series… If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re pretty into running around here! Well… we actually...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Feb 63 min read
Part 2- Running Form Series: Cadence
So what’s the deal with cadence? At the 1984 LA Olympic Games, legendary running coach and physiologist Jack Daniels examined the...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Jan 303 min read
Part 1- Running Form Series: Over-Striding
So what’s the deal with over-striding? Does this have anything to do with “strides” or “striders?” We are going to hash all of this...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Jan 213 min read


3 Tips for Setting and Sticking to Running & Fitness Goals
Although it may seem a little cliché, ringing in a New Year sets the perfect stage to hit that personal refresh button and establish some...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Jan 103 min read
Winter Running Tips
Winter running is here to stay, and as the weather outside becomes a little more “frightful,” we wanted to share some tips to make...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Dec 20, 20243 min read
What's with the Bicarb Trend?
Over the past several years, running technology has skyrocketed— new shoe tech, carbon plates, fancy gps watches, advanced hydration...

Dr. Gregory Lowe PT, DPT, cert. MDT, CSCS
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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