🏃♀️ About Run and Ruck Strong
Why You’re Here
About Run and Ruck Strong: You’re not just looking to exercise—you’re training for something bigger. Maybe it’s staying consistent with your runs, preparing for a Mammoth March, or rucking through state parks with your family.
But here’s the problem: nagging aches, recurring injuries, and endless appointments keep getting in your way. You rest, you restart, and before long the cycle repeats.
That’s why Run and Ruck Strong exists.
Here, you’ll find:
✔️ Smarter training strategies designed to keep you pain-free
✔️ Recovery and performance tools backed by sports medicine expertise
✔️ Gear, nutrition, and hydration tips tailored for outdoor athletes
✔️ Encouragement to help you stay consistent—without the hassle of traditional healthcare
Our goal is simple: to help you train smarter and stay pain-free—without constant appointments—so you can move better, stay consistent, and turn every setback into a strong comeback.
Learn more about how to get started with training smarter on my START HERE! page.
Train Smart. Embrace Strength. Venture Boldly.
About Me
Hi, I’m Dr. Jeanette De Witt—runner, rucker, and Doctor of Physical Therapy.
I know firsthand how frustrating it feels to be sidelined. As a former marathoner and half-marathoner turned rucker, I’ve pushed through injuries, battled setbacks, and learned that performance isn’t about doing more—it’s about training smarter.
That’s what I bring to you through Run and Ruck Strong: the science of sports medicine paired with the heart of an athlete who understands your journey.
Here’s why you can trust me as your guide:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) & Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
- One of only 10 Master Clinicians worldwide in Total Motion Release (TMRc)
- High school cross country & track coach
- Founder of The Wellness Track & the STRONG Path Virtual Academy
- Over 26 years of experience helping active adults overcome pain and perform at their best
Beyond credentials, I’m a wife, mom, and outdoor enthusiast who loves exploring state and local parks with my family—and my border collie/black lab often rucks right alongside me.
Faith, family, and adventure fuel my life, and they’re also what inspire the bold, caring, and smart approach behind Run and Ruck Strong..
My Credentials & Professional Affiliations
🏕️ Doctor of Physical Therapy with 26+ years of experience
🏕️ One of only 10 Master Clinicians in Total Motion Release (TMRc)
🏕️ NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Virtual Coaching Specialist
🏕️ ACSM Exercise Is Medicine Credentialed
🏕️ Precision Neuromuscular Therapist – Certified
🏕️ Member of the APTA, NATA, and Medical Fitness Association
The Story Behind Run and Ruck Strong
I started Run and Ruck Strong to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and real-world performance. Too often, athletes leave physical therapy feeling strong but unsure how to keep progressing without re-injury. I wanted to create a space where smart training, recovery, and consistency come together—so you can keep doing what you love, pain-free and with confidence.
Run and Ruck Strong combines movement science, mindset, and practical training strategies that fit your life. You don’t need endless appointments; you need knowledge, guidance, and support that empower you to move forward—literally.
How Run and Ruck Strong Fits Within The Wellness Track, LLC
Run and Ruck Strong is a proud sub-brand of The Wellness Track, LLC, my clinical practice built on holistic, evidence-informed care. The Wellness Track focuses on long-term health, while Run and Ruck Strong delivers targeted performance coaching for runners, ruckers, and active adults. Together, we help people move from recovery to performance—bridging the gap between healthcare and fitness in a way that’s personalized, sustainable, and empowering.
Your Next Step
You don’t have to keep guessing or bouncing between rest and appointments. Take the first step toward stronger, pain-free training today:
👉 Take the Free Functional Wellness Screen and discover how to move better, recover faster, and train smarter—so you can stay consistent and venture boldly into every adventure ahead.
OR, explore our Trusted Wellness & Performance Storefront for my recommended tools and nutrition resources.
Because when you Run and Ruck Strong, you’re not just working out—you’re building resilience, confidence, and freedom.
Why You Matter at Run and Ruck Strong
Strength, resilience, and consistency aren’t built overnight—they’re built through small, intentional steps. And you are the reason Run and Ruck Strong exists. Every runner, every rucker, and every active adult who’s refused to give up after pain, frustration, or setbacks — you’re who this brand was built for.
You matter because your movement matters. Your strength, consistency, and courage don’t just improve your performance — they influence your family, your community, and everyone who sees you keep showing up.
This brand grew from my years as a physical therapist, where I saw people struggle to stay consistent once their rehab ended. I created this program to fill that gap—to help you build lasting strength, confidence, and freedom of movement.
As part of The Wellness Track, LLC, our mission goes beyond fitness. It’s about equipping you to move better, live stronger, and keep showing up for the adventures that matter most. Whether you’re chasing your first 5K or hiking with your family, you deserve to feel capable, confident, and pain-free every step of the way.
My mission at Run and Ruck Strong is to make sure you have the support, knowledge, and confidence to keep doing what you love — pain-free and with purpose. Because when you move better, everything gets stronger.