The Run Rx

10/22/2025

Kick off Spring race season with us! 🌸
Join The Run Rx, The Pilates Rx, Altra Running, and Women’s Health & Sports Performance for a free morning of movement, recovery + community.

Consider this an open house for runners — perfect for anyone starting to think about Spring race training or just passionate about running and looking to connect.

Pilates, 3-mile run, recovery tools, injury consults, fueling tips + giveaways — all under one roof 🏃‍♀️💪

👉 RSVP now to save your spot:
https://hubs.li/Q03PJVsC0

10/16/2025

⏱️ 12 weeks? 6 weeks? 3 weeks?
When can you safely start running again postpartum?

Here’s the truth: ⬇️
It’s not just about the time on the calendar, it’s about your body’s readiness and can vary based on type of delivery.

👉 The latest research (and what we see in clinic every day) shows that some women can safely return before 6 weeks, while others need longer than 12. What matters most are functional criteria like:
✔️ Walking minutes symptom-free
✔️ Single-leg strength & balance tests
✔️ Hopping without pain or leakage
✔️ And so on...

💡 Time gives your body space to heal, but testing and metrics tell you when you’re really ready.

Want a clear framework to guide you? Check out our newest blog on the website! — link below

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10/14/2025

We’re excited to invite you to a special event hosted in collaboration with The Somerville Road Runners – Runeasi Jump Testing for Runners – happening on Saturday, October 18th at The Run RX, 315 Broadway, Somerville.

This is a great opportunity to receive an injury risk assessment using cutting-edge Runeasi technology, designed to give runners valuable insights into their movement and performance.

Event Details:
** Please sign up to help us account for attendance! Event is FREE
https://hubs.li/Q03Nr8YT0

Testing Time: 9 AM – 12:00 PM (First Come, First Serve)
Duration: Quick 3–5 minute assessments
Who’s Involved: The expert team from The Run RX, specializing in performance physical therapy and training for runners
Location: The Run RX, 315 Broadway, Somerville
Long Run: Organized by Somerville Road Runners (no organized run leaving from The Run Rx Facility), please contact the leader of the run group if you would like to join!
https://hubs.li/Q03Nr6YV0

Additional Perks:
Access to 2 restrooms, Normatec recovery boots, and recovery tools
Complimentary cold brew and kombucha available
Free 2 hour parking in the lot behind our build on Temple Street, Somerville

10/13/2025

🏁 Fall racers — this one’s for you!

Coming off the Chicago Marathon (and plenty of other race weekends), we know those legs are feeling TIRED. Through November, we’re offering FREE 30-minute Normatec recovery sessions to help you bounce back and keep moving strong.

✨ You don’t have to be a Run Rx client to take advantage — just use code FALLRACE when you book at the link below!

Enjoy your session with a complimentary kombucha or cold brew on us. 🫶

Marathon medals aren’t required for access… but showing them off (and bragging about your race) is highly encouraged. 😉



https://hubs.li/Q03Nmbld0

10/03/2025

🚨 Runners: PUT the foam roller down. 🚨
Stop stretching your IT band. Stop rolling your IT band.

Why? Because those old-school fixes for IT Band Syndrome might actually be making things worse. ❌

👉 The truth: IT Band Pain isn’t about friction or a “tight” band that needs to be stretched or smashed. It’s about COMPRESSION and sensitivity from overload — and the key to healing is strength, mobility, and smart training adjustments.

If you’ve felt that sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your knee (especially running downhill or after a mileage spike), you’ll want to read this.

📖 We break down:
✔️ What IT Band Syndrome really is
✔️ Why foam rolling and stretching don’t solve it
✔️ What actually works to get back to pain-free miles

🔗 Click the link to read the full blog: IT Band Syndrome for Runners — Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

https://hubs.li/Q03Lb_9C0

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10/01/2025

Tapering isn’t a break—it’s part of the plan. 🧠⚡️
In the final weeks before a marathon, reducing your training volume allows your body to recover, rebuild, and fully restock glycogen stores—your muscles’ main fuel source on race day. 🏃‍♀️🔥 Skipping the taper can leave you depleted before you even start. Trust the process, embrace the rest, and line up feeling strong, fresh, and fully fueled. 💪✨

09/18/2025

🚨 New research changes the game for runners. It’s not your weekly mileage that raises injury risk — it’s those single-run spikes.

🏃‍♀️ Thinking of jumping your long run distance this weekend? Read this first.

💡 Learn why sudden mileage jumps matter more than weekly totals — and how Boston runners can train smarter for races, marathons, and daily miles.

👉 Full breakdown + tips in our latest blog —
https://hubs.li/Q03JY0tz0

Discover how sudden long-run mileage spikes increase injury risk. Learn smarter training strategies with The Run Rx, Boston’s running PT specialists.

09/17/2025

🍂 Fall Race Tune-Up 🍂

Fall races + fresh training cycles are here — get your body race-ready with our mini pack:

✅ Eval + 3 Follow-Ups
💰 $795 (save $210!)

Includes tailored treatment + strength that may feature: sports massage, dry needling, activation, mobility, and run-specific strength.

👉 Book your Initial Eval through the link below by Oct 1 and let us know you want the Fall Race Tune-Up when you come in.

Run strong into fall. 💥

https://hubs.li/Q03JFk8q0

09/04/2025

A Bone Stress Injury can be a devastating diagnosis for a runner 💔. BSI's are very tricky, because usually once we start to have symptoms, it is already too late to reverse the effects. Luckily, there is plenty we can do to prevent bone stress injury before they develop! Train smart, recover well, and load those bones! 💪

08/27/2025

The Run Rx Brought To Life!

Huge thanks to for helping us bring our mission to life visually. We’ve dreamed of creating a vibrant world around our brand — and he absolutely nailed it.

Our goal - create a world around our mission to transform how healthcare and fitness serve active people - shifting the culture from reactive and fragmented to proactive, holistic, and human-centered. To help runners move forward with purpose, confidence, and long-term support through clinical excellence paired with warmth, energy and fun.

To visually celebrate the incredible Boston running community we serve — showcasing every type of runner. While we know we haven’t captured everyone just yet (this world will keep growing!), our aim is to reflect the diversity of this sport and community across age, gender, race, competition level, and each person’s unique relationship with running. Because running means something different to everyone — and it matters deeply to each of us.

This is a space where everybody knows your name (and your PR). This world celebrates the fun, weird, obsessive culture of running. It’s where Citgo signs run marathons, the Kombucha wins MVP and everyone is chasing the post run high. Bright colors, dry humor and subtle weirdness make the experience feel friendly and surprising - like a group run that turns into karaoke.

Every character runs in the same direction — a nod to the joyful, chaotic race we’re all in together, fueled by the grit and heart of the best running city in the world.🌃

Stay tuned. The merch will be 🔥

08/11/2025

𝗠 𝗘 𝗘 𝗧 𝗠 𝗘 𝗠 𝗢 𝗡 𝗗 𝗔 𝗬!👋
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Mackenzie Murphy, DPT, OCS will be joining The Run Rx team in September!

Mackenzie got her DPT from MGH Institute of Health Professions and is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist. She has spent the last 5 years specializing in runners and running gait analysis.

A lifelong runner herself, Mackenzie’s fascination with how the body moves inspired her to become a PT. Her passion for running extends to her clients—she understands how essential running is for physical and mental wellbeing and is dedicated to helping you run longer, stronger, and healthier.

We can’t wait for her to join us in our mission to deliver the most exceptional rehab and performance care to runners across Boston!

𝙁𝙪𝙣 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚...
🎓 She loves to learn about new languages and cultures! She majored in Spanish and Arabic in undergrad at University of Maryland before making the switch to PT after graduating
🌍 Mackenzie and her husband love to travel! They have been 6 different countries together and look forward to checking more off of their bucket list.
🏃🏻‍♀️She has completed 4 of 6 World Marathon Majors (NYC & London to go!), and has run 8 marathons in total
🐩 You can typically catch Mackenzie hanging out with her dog, Lucy! They love hiking, kayaking, and taking agility classes together
🎶 Mackenzie loves live music and going to concerts with her husband, who met at a Dave Matthews Band concert in 2015
📚 She has recently rediscovered her love of reading and has a lofty reading goal of 50 books for 2025!

Join us in welcoming Mackenzie to The Run Rx community!👏

08/11/2025

Did you know that bone density (or the strength of your bones) is affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding? Being aware of this can make all the difference in preventing injury. With the right knowledge and approach, you can stay strong, healthy, and confident in your movement.