Get ready to be inspired and motivated by the amazing Kristen Doornbos in this episode of the podcast. Kristen is not only a talented runner, but she is also a licensed massage therapist who specializes in working with athletes. Her passion for helping others and her own personal journey as an adaptive athlete make her story inspiring.

During our conversation, Kristen shares her experience as a massage therapist and the different types of massages that are beneficial for runners and CrossFitters. She emphasizes the importance of taking care of our bodies and finding that balance between training and recovery. Kristen also opens up about her own health journey and how she has adapted to her circumstances as an adaptive athlete with a feeding tube.

If you're in need of some motivation to push through your own challenges and take better care of your body, this episode is a must-listen. Kristen's story will remind you that anything is possible with the right mindset and a little bit of adaptability. So get ready to be inspired and join us on this incredible journey with Kristen Doornbos

00:05:45 - Discussion on different types of massages for runners and athletes.
00:09:20 - Frequency and benefits of getting massages for athletes.
00:12:10 - The journey to becoming a massage therapist and her running career.
00:16:30 - Kristen's first race experience and her thoughts on trail running.
00:19:15 - Her experience with marathons and her thoughts on the unpredictability of each race.
00:23:00 - Her diagnosis and how she adapted her running journey with a feeding tube.00:27:30 - Discussion on the challenges and adaptations of being an adaptive athlete.
00:31:45 - Guest's day-to-day schedule as a massage therapist and her training routine.
00:34:50 - Guest's plans for future races, including a possible triathlon.

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