Dr. Blake Dircksen, DPT, PT, is the owner of Backroads Endurance Company, a hybrid physical therapy and performance practice built for runners. A former Division I athlete and All-State runner, Blake blends clinical skill with coaching insight to help athletes recover from injury and reach new levels of performance. His expertise spans gait analysis, orthopedic rehabilitation, and endurance performance testing, including VO₂ max and lactate threshold assessments. With a strong foundation in sports and exercise science, Blake is a trusted voice on running performance, injury prevention, and health & wellness — bringing both data-driven rigor and real-world athletic experience to every conversation.