About Me - Dylan Sampson

Hi, I’m Dylan Sampson, and I’m the founder of Durable Athlete Lab.

I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and former Exercise Physiology student from East Carolina University. My goal is simple: help runners get stronger, stay healthy, and keep doing what they love.

Since graduating from PT school in 2023, I’ve worked in outpatient rehabilitation, treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. One thing I’ve seen over and over is how frustrating it can be when running-related pain—especially knee pain—keeps coming back.

You shouldn’t have to choose between running and staying healthy.

That’s why I created Durable Athlete Lab.

I work with runners who want to build the strength and durability necessary to handle the demands of running. Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a new PR, or simply trying to run consistently without your knee constantly getting in the way, my approach combines strength training, conditioning, and evidence-based principles to help you become a more durable runner.

My mission is to help you become a stronger, more confident, and more durable runner—so you can spend less time worrying about your next ache or injury and more time doing what you love.

Ready to become a more durable runner?

Explore my training programs or reach out to get started today.