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Start here: What I’m about

My name is Katie Noble and I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy and an avid runner. My passion is helping to empower runners to achieve their best and, in turn, help to elevate the culture of distance running. If you’ve found this resource, it’s likely that you’re also a runner who is seeking help withContinue reading "Start here: What I’m about"

Advice to my younger self

I spoke at an Alice in Wonderland themed event for preteen girls. I glimpsed into the past, offering answers to my former self and, hopefully, comfort to young girls still tumbling down the rabbit hole. Like all of us, I’m a lot of things. I’m a mother, wife, sister, daughter, and former 7th grade girlContinue reading "Advice to my younger self"

The Tortured Physical Therapist Department: Ushering in a New Era for Women in Sports Physical Therapy

This article originally appeared on the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan’s blog, Lines, on 5/6/2025. I inhaled as I stepped up to the podium. Inspired by the strength and creativity of Taylor Swift, I stood with four other sports physical therapists as we presented, “The Tortured Physical Therapists Department: Ushering in a New Era forContinue reading "The Tortured Physical Therapist Department: Ushering in a New Era for Women in Sports Physical Therapy"

Healthy & Thriving Day Camp for Girls: reflections

I recently hosted a camp for adolescent girls called, “Healthy & Thriving Day Camp for Girls.” The purpose of the day was to gather girls ages 11-17 together to talk about what it really means to be healthy in sport. My goal was to educate girls about aspects of athletic health - like periods, puberty,Continue reading "Healthy & Thriving Day Camp for Girls: reflections"

The sleep secret

Here’s a secret: there is a way for adolescent athletes (and athletes of all ages) to reduce injury risk, improve mental health, coordination, decision-making, mood and nearly every other aspect of athletic performance. Except it’s not a secret. It’s sleep. You were probably expecting a sexier, more exciting answer. But sleep continues to be anContinue reading "The sleep secret"

Normalize puberty for athletes

This article discusses puberty in terms of “male” and “female” bodies. I want to acknowledge that while sex is often defined as binary in science, gender is nuanced and diverse. This discussion of pubertal changes is meant to explore changes in developing bodies, not to take a narrow view of gender identities. For example, notContinue reading "Normalize puberty for athletes"

Sleep: a new vital sign

The surprising way sleep, or lack thereof, is affecting your health and performance Through every race, training run, recovery session, and every moment in between, the heart muscle gives a steady, oxygen-delivering beat to life.  Simply put, heart health is vital for daily function and athletic performance.  So, what’s the most important way to careContinue reading "Sleep: a new vital sign"

How do you get your period back?

A Registered Sports Dietician discusses how to recover from amenorrhea It is all too common for young women to lose their period with run training, which has been normalized and even glamorized in running culture. So how does a runner restore their period once it’s lost? It’s a simple question with a complex answer. OneContinue reading "How do you get your period back?"

Olympic competition: how young is too young?

How young is too young for sports specialization and elite competition? The 2022 Winter Olympics has given us a lot to think about. Like most of the world, I loved watching the 2022 Winter Olympics. I watched each sport with amazement and excitement. There were so many moments that gave me inspiration, like snowboarder ChloeContinue reading "Olympic competition: how young is too young?"

The supermom myth

The women’s marathon American record was broken at the Houston Marathon by Keira D'Amato on January 16. With the record being 16 years old and having eluded even the most seasoned professional distance runners of our time, D’Amato’s accomplishment is nothing short of remarkable.  What is unremarkable is the coverage of her accomplishment. D'Amato isContinue reading "The supermom myth"