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EP. 115 | Rebuilding The Runner ; Recovering from ITB Injury. How a marathon setback became a comeback - told through the lens of athlete, Chanel Cronje.
In this inspiring episode of Making A Runner, host Nic sits down with runner and content creator, Chanel Cronje, to talk about one of the most relatable topics in the sport: injury.
After building strong momentum in her training, Chanel hit a wall with ITB syndrome during her Cape Town Marathon 2024 campaign — a race she courageously completed despite pain from as early as kilometer 3. In her 18-week long journey of rehabilitation, strength training, and deep self-reflection, she found a way to overcome and and grow stronger.
Together, Nic and Chanel explore:
The emotional toll of injury and how to manage it
Why ITB syndrome is so common — and what to do about it
The role of cross-training and rehab in recovery
The importance of patience, support, and mindset in rebuilding confidence
What Chanel learned about herself as both an athlete and a person
This episode is packed with practical advice and motivation for any runner who's had to pause, pivot, and persevere. Whether you’re sidelined right now or simply want to run smarter, you’ll walk away with tools to help you keep moving forward — and proof that the comeback is always stronger than the setback.
If you enjoyed the conversation, make sure to share it with a running buddy who will also benefit from it. You can follow more of Chanels journey on her socials @chanel_cronje .
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In this inspiring episode of Making A Runner, host Nic sits down with runner and content creator, Chanel Cronje, to talk about one of the most relatable topics in the sport: injury.
After building strong momentum in her training, Chanel hit a wall with ITB syndrome during her Cape Town Marathon 2024 campaign — a race she courageously completed despite pain from as early as kilometer 3. In her 18-week long journey of rehabilitation, strength training, and deep self-reflection, she found a way to overcome and and grow stronger.
Together, Nic and Chanel explore:
The emotional toll of injury and how to manage it
Why ITB syndrome is so common — and what to do about it
The role of cross-training and rehab in recovery
The importance of patience, support, and mindset in rebuilding confidence
What Chanel learned about herself as both an athlete and a person
This episode is packed with practical advice and motivation for any runner who's had to pause, pivot, and persevere. Whether you’re sidelined right now or simply want to run smarter, you’ll walk away with tools to help you keep moving forward — and proof that the comeback is always stronger than the setback.
If you enjoyed the conversation, make sure to share it with a running buddy who will also benefit from it. You can follow more of Chanels journey on her socials @chanel_cronje .
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