Kristen Gerlach
Run faster and reduce pain with expert physical therapy and 3D Gait analysis.
Do you struggle with:
New injury
Chronic pain in knees or back
Slow race times
Wasting time / energy bad workouts
Are you looking to:
Run without pain
Prevent injuries
Run faster
Run longer
Save your knees
Prepare for a race
Improve your overall health
Solutions for you:
Hands-on Physical Therapy treatment
3D Gait Analysis
Mobility training program
Strength training program
Check-ins with a PHD who lives to run
Step 1
Schedule free consulation
Step 2
Evaluate your strength, mobility and stability
Step 3
Implement custom training program
Step 4
Unlock your full potential
Reach Goals
REPEAT
ABOUT KRISTEN
I have 29 years of experience as a Physical Therapist across a wide variety of settings and 35 years of experience as a runner. I ran my first marathon on my 21st birthday and it was a disaster!
That initial marathon experience inspired me to pursue a degree in physical therapy and later a PhD in Exercise Science where my dissertation research focused on risk factors for injury in female runners. I am an avid believer in lifelong learning and every year I deepen my running knowledge through continuing education courses. I am a RunDNA certified running gait analyst, a Road Runners Club of America level 1 certified coach and a certified STOTT Pilates instructor.
I continue to race distances from the 5K to the marathon. It took me 18 marathons to get my first Boston qualifier and my husband thought I would retire from running afterward! But I’m still at it as a masters runner focused on finishing a marathon in all 50 states. My current tally is at 49 marathons in 33 states. My favorite marathons include the Twin Cities Marathon, Boston Marathon, and Marshall University Marathon in West Virginia.
My husband and I live in Lakeville where I’m a proud mom of 2 sets of twins, 3 dogs, and 3 goats. I understand the challenges of balancing a dynamic life with training.
Let’s connect to elevate your running experience!
Complimentary Consultation
30 Minutes
Physical Therapy Initial Evaluation
60 Minutes
Initial Eval + 3D Gait Analysis
120 Minutes
Follow-up