Factor Physio

That little ache isn’t “just part of running.”

A sore Achilles. A nagging knee. A foot that hurts every time you lace up.

Most running injuries don’t happen overnight. They build gradually, and the earlier you catch them, the easier they are to fix.

📍 Come see us for a FREE Injury Screen at Fleet Feet!

We’ll help you:
✔️ Figure out what’s causing your pain
✔️ Determine whether it’s safe to keep running
✔️ Give you actionable next steps to get back to training confidently

🗓 Saturday, July 11
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Fleet Feet Raleigh (Wade Ave)

Spots are limited, so reserve yours by scanning the QR code in the post.

Know someone who’s been saying, “It’ll probably go away?” Tag them below 👇

🧂 Cramping during a race?

You may be surprised to learn that electrolytes aren’t always the culprit.

For years, endurance athletes have been told that muscle cramps are caused by dehydration or low sodium. While hydration and electrolytes certainly matter, the research tells a more nuanced story.

A landmark study looking at 30 years of Ironman World Championship data found that athletes who cramped didn’t have significantly different sodium levels, potassium levels, fluid intake, or hydration status than those who didn’t cramp.

So what does seem to matter?

🏃‍♂️ Fatigue
🏃‍♂️ Pacing
🏃‍♂️ Race-specific fitness
🏃‍♂️ Training for the demands of your event

In other words, cramps may be less about what’s in your bottle and more about whether your body is prepared for what you’re asking it to do.

That doesn’t mean electrolytes are useless. They play an important role in hydration and performance, especially for athletes with high sweat rates or sodium losses. But simply taking more salt isn’t always the answer.

The next time you cramp, ask yourself:

❓ Was I properly trained for this effort?
❓ Did I pace appropriately?
❓ Was I fatigued going into the race?
❓ Did I practice my race nutrition and hydration strategy?

The athletes who cramp the least are often the athletes who are best prepared for the demands of the event.

Have you ever cramped during a race? What do you think caused it? Let us know below 👇

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This is Dr. Matt Hamlet.

As a physical therapist and triathlon coach, Matt understands endurance sports from both sides: as an athlete chasing big goals and as a clinician helping others stay healthy enough to pursue theirs.

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, your next marathon, or your next Ironman, Matt specializes in helping athletes move better, recover faster, and perform at their best.

To celebrate Matt joining the team, all appointments with him are just $135/hour through July 31st.

Ready to train smarter and stay injury-free?

📍Factor Physio | Raleigh
🔗 Book through the link in bio

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If you ever see us at an event, stop by and say hi! We’ve always got something fun going on.