The Run Rx

04/03/2026

Most runners don’t need a miracle fix 2–3 weeks before Boston.
They need a smarter plan.

Right now isn’t about rebuilding your body.
It’s about getting to the start line without making things worse.

That might mean modifying, pulling back, or managing symptoms—not chasing some last-minute “strength fix” that physiologically can’t happen in time.

And yes… that’s not always the most popular advice.
But it’s the honest one.

Run the race.
Then do the work to actually fix the problem.

04/03/2026

✨ RECOVERY JUST GOT BETTER ✨

All April long we’re offering FREE Normatec sessions 🙌

Whether you’re gearing up for big races, tapering your training, or getting ready to recover afterward—this is your sign to prioritize recovery. And even if you don’t have a race on the calendar, after a long, cold winter, everyone deserves a little extra TLC.💆‍♀️⚡️

💥 Use code: APRILNORMATECS
📅 Valid all month long

Spots are limited—book yours now and give your body what it deserves.

04/02/2026

Efficient runners don’t just produce force—they recycle it.

Plyometrics train your ability to store and release elastic energy, improving both performance and resilience.

Use these as a primer before runs or lifting.
Low volume. High quality. Quick contacts.

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

Don’t just get out of pain—come back stronger.
Ready to actually fix what’s holding you back?

Book an evaluation with Boston's running experts today

03/26/2026

🏃‍♀️ IG LIVE: The Physical & Mental Side of Marathon Training

With Boston and spring marathons around the corner, we’re going live to talk about both the physical and mental side of training — and how to stay healthy, resilient, and performing your best.

Join Gabby Callagy, PT, DPT, CSCS — founder of — and Olivia Papakyrikos, MA, LMHC of Papakyrikos Therapy & Performance Inc. () as we discuss and share insights from both sides of the performance equation: training, injury prevention, and mental health.

Monday night | LIVE on Instagram

👇 Drop your questions in the comments!
From injury recovery and training load to race anxiety, burnout, and staying consistent — we’re covering it all.

About Olivia:
Olivia Papakyrikos, MA, LMHC is a licensed therapist and sport psychology consultant based in Boston and founder of Papakyrikos Therapy & Performance. She works with athletes, performers, and high-achieving individuals navigating pressure, anxiety, injury recovery, body image concerns, and life transitions. Her approach bridges clinical psychotherapy and sport psychology to help individuals build resilience, manage stress, and perform at their best.

About Gabby:
Gabby Callagy is a runner-specialized physical therapist and strength coach and the founder of The Run Rx, a Boston-based performance PT and training studio dedicated to helping runners recover from injury, move better, and perform at their best for the long run.

Whether you're chasing a PR or just trying to make it to the start line healthy — physically and mentally — this conversation is for you.

💬 Leave your questions below and we’ll answer them live.

03/23/2026

Cadence, ground contact time, and flight ratio are pieces of the puzzle when it comes to running data. They don’t tell you if you’re a “good” runner. They tell you how you’re interacting with the ground.

A few things worth knowing:
• Increasing your cadence can either increase your speed or decrease your step length
• Symmetry in ground contact time, or lack thereof, can indicate response to or risk of injury
• There’s often a trade off between flight time and ground contact time
• Higher flight times can lead to greater impacts

Because of the complex interactions between time-based running metrics and other metrics like stability and impact loading, we rarely address these directly. If anything gets adjusted, it’s usually cadence — and only slightly. Everything else improves indirectly when your legs get stronger, stiffer, and more efficient.

03/20/2026

Everyone talks about Heartbreak Hill…
but Boston is actually a downhill race 👀

Your quads aren’t just pushing you up—
they’re braking you down for 26.2 miles.

If you’re not training that?
You’ll feel it at mile 20.

Train your downhills. Stay strong to Boylston 💪

03/20/2026

After a long, cold, snowy winter, spring is finally here. In Boston, that can only mean one thing: race season!

To celebrate, we’re highlighting some of our favorite spring races. Here’s to New England spring running weather.

03/18/2026

Plyometrics for runners aren’t about jumping higher. ⬆️

They’re about improving how your muscle–tendon system stores and releases energy with every stride.

That system plays a huge role in running economy, fatigue, and injury resilience. 💪

If you’ve ever wondered why plyometrics show up in runner strength programs, we broke it down in our latest blog.

Read the full explanation (and the science behind it) at the link in bio. 🔗