Superior Running Medicine

11/07/2025

What’s YOUR gait score?
And what does it mean for your performance? Are you a bouncer like me? Yes, that’s my analysis pictured above! And now that I am aware, I can correct it so I don’t waste energy bouncing up and down, and can run forward faster instead!

11/05/2025

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10/31/2025

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10/06/2025

Like I said the other day, running doesn’t have to be bad for your knees, but I get it, sometimes all those miles add up and we get “Runners Knee” or patellofemoral pain syndrome. If the pain strikes you, I’m here to help!

10/04/2025

In fact, weight bearing exercise like running is healthy for our joints as long as we have good mechanics and don’t overtrain. If you are relatively new to running, be sure to follow a training plan appropriate for your current abilities and include strength training.

09/02/2025

So, how can we make running easier? One way is to spend less time with your feet on the ground, so you’re spending more time moving forward. This can be done by increasing your number of steps per minute. You might be wondering how MORE steps can equal LESS time on the ground. We want the duration of each step to be shorter. Try adding high knee drills or mini-hurdles to your warmup!

06/19/2025

Running one of the Grandma’s races this weekend? Come to Superior Running Medicine on Monday, June 23 and get your race distance as a discount! Available treatments include: tool assisted massage, cupping, active release or dry needling.

03/17/2025

… which means spring is close at hand! More of us will be running on the roads and marathon training mileage is building! Spring is also a beautiful time for new runners to bloom! This is the perfect time to spring clean your running by coming in for a movement assessment or gait analysis!

03/04/2025

Superior Running Medicine is a locally owned small business providing sports medicine care in Duluth, MN.
My name is Cristina, and I have been a Certified Athletic Trainer for 16 years.
I take pride in getting to know my patients as people and understand their reasons for running and goals for performance.
Identifying as a runner has been an important part of my life, and I want to help keep others running happily and pain free.
Whether you run for 30 minutes a day to stay healthy, or train for PRs on the road and trail, Superior Running Medicine can help you manage little niggles before they become a problem.
I am a direct access provider, meaning you do NOT need a referral.
I do NOT accept insurance, meaning I am not beholden to insurance companies. I make clinical decisions based on the best available research. I care about your RESULTS, not what insurance companies will reimburse for. And if I can't help you, I will gladly help you find someone that can.
I look forward to meeting you!

02/21/2025

Come run with us on March 8!

Join us as we kick off registration for the Duluth Women’s 10 Mile, presented by Ascential Wealth Advisors, with a special Launch Party at Duluth Running Co.!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Duluth Running Co.

Celebrate with us by joining a short walk or run from the store, followed by coffee and a light breakfast. Plus, we’ll be giving away THREE free race entries to lucky attendees! Come join us!fund .counseling

02/19/2025

Curious about 3D gait? Come get a sample! $25 gets you a 3D screening and access to the RunDNA app. If you decide you want the full analysis and gait correction plan, this $25 will be applied as a discount to that future visit!

Would you like to learn more about your gait, but are unsure about committing to a full, 3D analysis? On Tuesday, Feb 25, I will be offering gait screens. It will still be 3D and we will identify any major movement patterns that need attention, but it will be less involved than a full analysis visit...

02/13/2025

Need plans tonight??

Reminder: TONIGHT is Galentine’s Night! ✨ Join us at DRC at 5 PM for a fun-filled evening of great conversation, refreshments, and giveaways. 🥂 Enjoy inspiring talks from female speakers on women’s wellness, fitness, and more. Plus, attendees will receive limited swag bags and can participate in optional fit sessions to find the perfect sports bra. ♥️

No sign-up required, stop by and enjoy a fantastic night with us!