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1. The Art of the Comeback: My 3-Year Injury Journey to the Chicago Marathon Finish Line
For an athlete, what happens when the one thing that defines you—your ability to move freely—is taken away? For Heidi, this question became a lived reality for three long years.
In this deeply personal and vulnerable solo episode, Heidi pulls back the curtain on her grueling journey with a mysterious leg injury that led to a hip stress fracture and major surgery. She shares the raw story of shifting from an athlete who "grinded through the pain" to a wellness guide who learned the profound art of listening to her body. This is a story about surrender, patience, and redefining what success looks like.
This episode is more than a race recap; it's a testament to the resilience of the human body and spirit, and a powerful reminder that true strength often begins with the bravery to be still.
KEY MOMENTS:
01:30 - The Start of the Journey: A Mysterious Injury & Pushing Through Pain
04:00 - The Turning Point: Discovering a Stress Fracture & The Decision for Surgery
05:19 - A Slow Recovery & The Battle Between Hope and Reality
06:00 - The Breakthrough: A Gait Analysis Reveals the Root Cause
08:16 - The Decision to Run Chicago, But with a New Mindset
11:26 - Race Day: Finding Flow, Joy, and Gratitude Over 26.2 Miles
13:27 - A New Era of Fueling: The Science Behind Taking in 840 Calories
16:20 - The Final Result: A Time of 3:07 and a Deeply Personal Victory
19:02 - A Quote for Healing: "I Accept the Restrictions of My Body Today."
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If something in today's episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need it, or leave a quick review. Your presence here truly means so much. Remember, balance isn't something you find, it's something you create one intentional breath, one small choice at a time.
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By hjogreenwoodFor an athlete, what happens when the one thing that defines you—your ability to move freely—is taken away? For Heidi, this question became a lived reality for three long years.
In this deeply personal and vulnerable solo episode, Heidi pulls back the curtain on her grueling journey with a mysterious leg injury that led to a hip stress fracture and major surgery. She shares the raw story of shifting from an athlete who "grinded through the pain" to a wellness guide who learned the profound art of listening to her body. This is a story about surrender, patience, and redefining what success looks like.
This episode is more than a race recap; it's a testament to the resilience of the human body and spirit, and a powerful reminder that true strength often begins with the bravery to be still.
KEY MOMENTS:
01:30 - The Start of the Journey: A Mysterious Injury & Pushing Through Pain
04:00 - The Turning Point: Discovering a Stress Fracture & The Decision for Surgery
05:19 - A Slow Recovery & The Battle Between Hope and Reality
06:00 - The Breakthrough: A Gait Analysis Reveals the Root Cause
08:16 - The Decision to Run Chicago, But with a New Mindset
11:26 - Race Day: Finding Flow, Joy, and Gratitude Over 26.2 Miles
13:27 - A New Era of Fueling: The Science Behind Taking in 840 Calories
16:20 - The Final Result: A Time of 3:07 and a Deeply Personal Victory
19:02 - A Quote for Healing: "I Accept the Restrictions of My Body Today."
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
STAY CONNECTED:
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
If something in today's episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who might need it, or leave a quick review. Your presence here truly means so much. Remember, balance isn't something you find, it's something you create one intentional breath, one small choice at a time.