Dr. Runco is a U.S. Navy and Gulf War Veteran. Graduating as a Doctor of Chiropractic he began private practice in San Diego in 2000. He is the owner and clinical director of the San Diego Running Institute. He has been a professor of Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics at various colleges and continues to teach continuing education in the fields of rehabilitation, custom orthotics and athletic taping. He is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
In addition to diagnosing and fixing complicated cases of back and neck pain Dr. Runco specializes in the treatment of Plantar fasciitis, heel pain, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, Iliotibial band syndrome, Runner’s knee and other knee conditions, calf and hamstring strains, hip dysfunction and piriformis syndrome. Do not let an injury prevent you from running or participating in your sport. Dr. Runco has helped thousands of athletes and weekend warriors overcome their condition and return to their sport pain free.
In the last 3 years Dr. Runco has competed in 6 50-mile Ultra-marathons and 10 marathons including the San Diego Rock and Roll, Seattle Rock and Roll, San Antonio Rock and Roll, Chicago marathon and the New York City marathon. He is currently training for a 100 mile marathon in February. Dr. Runco is the owner and clinical director of the San Diego Running Institute and is an avid supporter and raises funds every year for Team-In-Training (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), 3-Day Breast Cancer, and the YMCA. Through his direction and generosity, Dr. Runco has helped several run clubs (Vavi, TNT, USA Fit, SD Track, SD Tri’s, West Coast Road Runners, In Motion Fit) and every branch of the military in various capacities.
Dr. Runco Sir,
I wanted to wish you happy holidays and let you know that the
orthotics are helping me out immensely. I am following the run less, run
faster program that appeared in Runners World and it has been going really
well. I ran an 18:45 at the MCRD 5k. It was a flat course but still I ran
it pain free with a smile on my face the whole way. Thanks again for all of
the help. Take care and I’ll see you in the New Year.
Very Respectfully,
M.M.
Doc Vic,
Thank you for the time yesterday. I hope you can forgive me if I seemed stunned/perplexed as we talked. I found the information you gave me interesting as it was NOTHING that I was expecting. Incidentally, when my friends were asking me about you (i.e. – does this guy know what he is doing) – the answer was a) He is brilliant & b) It is very obvious why this gentleman has completed marathons. He is mentally tough and confidence seeps from every part of him.
Went running 3 miles yesterday without the IT Strap OR the Left knee brace – just the new shoes without the ortho inserts. No pain, just a slight bit of tightness this morning that I stretched out nicely. Looking forward to the inserts.
Thanks again for spending so much time with me.
