Fuel for Your Run

Evidence-based running tips from a physical therapist — one email a month, no hype.

What you get every month

  • 🎯 The Topic

    One running subject explained clearly — injury, training, strength, fueling, form, or racing.

  • 🔥 The Hot Take

    A common piece of running advice, held up against what the research actually shows.

  • 🍎 The Movement Snack

    A quick, no-equipment exercise you can sneak into any day of the week.

  • 🏅 The Expertise

    Every issue comes from a PT, strength coach, and run coach who trains and races himself.

Run healthier, smarter, stronger — one email a month.

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Read past issues

Every issue lives on its own page — read here any time, or get them by email.

Oct 2026

Is heel striking bad for runners? What the research actually says

Everyone online says you shouldn’t heel strike. The evidence tells a more interesting story — and points to what actually matters for staying healthy.  READ MORE

Nov 2026

Pain while running: when should you stop?

Not every ache means shut it down. A simple framework for what’s usually okay to run through — and the signs that mean see someone.

Coming soon

About the author

Noah Esbenshade is a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning coach, running coach, and running gait analyst at HARTZ Physical Therapy. A triathlete himself, he started Fuel for Your Run to share research-backed tips and help runners make sense of the advice they see online.

Fuel for Your Run

A monthly, evidence-based running newsletter from HARTZ Physical Therapy.


Fuel for Your Run is general education, not individual medical advice. If you have a specific injury or health concern, see a qualified professional about your own situation.