Food is Fuel: How What You Eat Shapes Your Recovery

Food is Fuel: How What You Eat Shapes Your Recovery

Nick Cartaya, PT, DPT, PN-1
Published on: 30/01/2026

In this post, we break down how to actually eat like an athlete and why nutrition is more important to recovery than you think.

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Low Back Pain in Runners and Hybrid Athletes: What You Need to Know

Low Back Pain in Runners and Hybrid Athletes: What You Need to Know

Nick Cartaya, PT, DPT, PN-1
Published on: 23/01/2026

Low back pain is not as common in runners as other injuries, but that does not mean it does not happen more frequently in hybrid athletes. Here's what to do about it.

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Getting Older as a Hybrid Athlete: Why It’s Not All Downhill from Here

Getting Older as a Hybrid Athlete: Why It’s Not All Downhill from Here

Nick Cartaya, PT, DPT, PN-1
Published on: 09/01/2026

It's my birthday week, and this blog post shifts gears to why getting older is never a death sentence. As long as you never stop moving.

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Why Your Inner Circle Matters: Social Support and Injury Recovery

Why Your Inner Circle Matters: Social Support and Injury Recovery

Nick Cartaya, PT, DPT, PN-1
Published on: 26/12/2025

Merry Christmas! Today we're talking about why keeping your friends close (and small) can actually help you recover from injury faster!

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