Listen "From Knee Pain to Marathon PR | Marcela's Story"
Episode Synopsis
Summary
Marcela shares her journey into running, overcoming back and knee injuries, and achieving her goals. She started running during the pandemic and fell in love with the freedom and enjoyment it brought.
Despite her initial concerns about her back, she reached out to Matthew Boyd for help and started training with him. She experienced setbacks with her knee but diligently followed the training plan and recovered quickly.
Marcela successfully completed the Vancouver Marathon and is now preparing for the Mont Blanc race. Her story is inspiring and showcases the importance of perseverance and listening to your body.
Takeaways
Running can provide a sense of freedom and enjoyment, even for beginners.
Overcoming injuries requires proper training and listening to your body.
Diligence and perseverance are key to achieving running goals.
Having a supportive coach can make a significant difference in performance and recovery.
Chapters
00:00 Marcela's Background in Running
03:06 Overcoming Back Pain and Starting Running
05:23 Seeking Help from Matthew Boyd
08:20 The Mexico City Marathon Experience
12:14 The 50k Race and Recovery
14:57 Dealing with a Knee Setback
20:47 The Vancouver Marathon Experience
25:13 Preparing for the Mont Blanc Race
Connect with Us:
If you’re an injured runner we can help you get back to running pain-free.
Book a free call with us:
https://matthewboydphysio.com/booking/
Running Fundamentals Course:
https://matthewboydphysio.com/running-fundamentals-course/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/matthewboydphysio/
Marcela shares her journey into running, overcoming back and knee injuries, and achieving her goals. She started running during the pandemic and fell in love with the freedom and enjoyment it brought.
Despite her initial concerns about her back, she reached out to Matthew Boyd for help and started training with him. She experienced setbacks with her knee but diligently followed the training plan and recovered quickly.
Marcela successfully completed the Vancouver Marathon and is now preparing for the Mont Blanc race. Her story is inspiring and showcases the importance of perseverance and listening to your body.
Takeaways
Running can provide a sense of freedom and enjoyment, even for beginners.
Overcoming injuries requires proper training and listening to your body.
Diligence and perseverance are key to achieving running goals.
Having a supportive coach can make a significant difference in performance and recovery.
Chapters
00:00 Marcela's Background in Running
03:06 Overcoming Back Pain and Starting Running
05:23 Seeking Help from Matthew Boyd
08:20 The Mexico City Marathon Experience
12:14 The 50k Race and Recovery
14:57 Dealing with a Knee Setback
20:47 The Vancouver Marathon Experience
25:13 Preparing for the Mont Blanc Race
Connect with Us:
If you’re an injured runner we can help you get back to running pain-free.
Book a free call with us:
https://matthewboydphysio.com/booking/
Running Fundamentals Course:
https://matthewboydphysio.com/running-fundamentals-course/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/matthewboydphysio/
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