Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast

E67: From Injury To Marathon: The Big Debrief - Part 1


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In this episode, I walk you through having 4 separate unrelated injuries and building up to completing a full marathon within a 14 month timeline.

Despite not ever being a ‘natural’ runner, I completed Manchester Marathon running continuously and pain free, which felt like a huge triumph after months of set backs and bad luck.

I discuss how my coach and myself worked together to adapt my training to my body’s needs, the importance of recovery, and the reality of marathon training not always being glamorous.

This episode gives you an honest insight into how tough getting back to running after injury can be, and the value of incremental progress along the way. Tune in next week for part two!

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02:33 The Reality of Running

03:21 Welcome To The Big Debrief

06:27 Achilles Overuse Injury - 100% My Fault

07:28 Broken Ankle - I Don't THINK it was my fault?

10:18 The Freak Calf Crush Injury - Defo My Clumsy Fault

14:07 The Marathon Training Block FINALLY Begins

14:52 Training Duration and Initial Considerations

18:13 Format & Frequency Of Training

20:02 Adjusting Training When Life Got Heavy

20:57 Dealing with Shin Splints & Dual Career Life

22:31 The Chaos of Weeks 10-18

31:35 Reflecting on the Last 20 Weeks

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Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running PodcastBy Lucinda Livingstone