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Maine Distance Running

Whether you’re training for Beach to Beacon, building back from injury, or chasing your next PR, Steady State Health is here for Maine’s running community.

Based in Portland and serving runners across the state—and virtually—we specialize in helping distance runners stay healthy, train smart, and go further without pain. From the Back Cove to the Eastern Trail, from Sugarloaf to the Maine Marathon, we’ve helped runners across all levels find their steady state.

 

Steady State Physical Therapy team at the finish of the Sugarloaf Marathon.

What We Do

Our team helps distance runners with: 

  • Running injury rehab (Achilles, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, stress injuries, and more)

  • Return-to-run programming and mileage rebuilds

  • Gait analysis and movement assessments

  • Strength coaching tailored to runners

  • Virtual coaching and check-ins

  • Injury prevention & performance tune-ups

Explore how we treat the most common running injuries →

Our Running Philosophy

At Steady State, we take an optimistic approach to running. We never tell someone that they should just stop running.

We believe recovery isn’t about going back to where you were - it’s about building beyond it. That’s true whether you’re dealing with a new injury, a recurring issue, or just looking to train smarter this season.

We take a load management-first approach to recovery, always looking at the full picture: strength, mechanics, mileage, sleep, stress, and fueling. Our guide to the running injury continuum helps runners understand when it’s okay to train through pain—and when it’s not.

And when it comes to shoes? We don’t force you into a category. Here’s how we think about running shoe selection and why comfort matters more than pronation.

Runners doing planks at Steady State at our Durable Runners Strength class
Logos of big Maine distance running races that Steady State participates in as an exhibitor or race sponsor.

Who We Work With

We support runners across Maine - whether you're...

  • Logging daily miles around the Back Cove or on the Eastern Trail

  • Training for marathons like Maine Marathon, Sugarloaf Marathon, Maine Coast Marathon, or MDI Marathon

  • Coming back from a setback or building mileage smarter

  • Competing for age-group wins or just running for joy

From high school cross country runners to sub-elite marathoners to newer runners or weekend warriors, we help runners build strength and confidence in their bodies.

Learn what we look for in a gait analysis →

 

Strategy Meets Experience

We don’t just treat runners—we are runners. We co-founded the Back Cove Backyard Ultra and support athletes through events and coaching every year.

If you’re training for this unique race format, check out our Backyard Ultra strategy guide with tips on pacing, fueling, and surviving the mental game.


 

The start line of the Back Cove Backyard Ultra.
Find Your Steady State's logo - a training and coaching app for runners.

Related Projects & Teams

Our mission to support Maine runners goes beyond the clinic:

 


 

Ready to Run Strong?

Talk to a running specialist about your goals and challenges - we’ll help you map out your best next step.

  • Dr. Ashten with her 2 dogs, Jasper and Opal
  • Dr. Ashten doing wall balls at Misfit Crossfit
  • Dr. Ashten hiking with her son, Calix.
  • Dr. Ashten sprinting at the America East Conference Championships in 2014.

Start with a free 15-20 minute Discovery Call today.