On the third episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar and Coach Roberto Mandje as they talk about the subject no runner ever likes to think about, but which happens to everyone at some point in their journey: injury.

The coaches break down the injury journey from three unique perspectives: the athlete, the coach, and the medical professional.

We first discuss the physical and emotional process of injury with professional runner and NYRR staffer Mary Cain. Mary provides a candid peek into the process of recovering from a 2018 stress fracture. Secondly, we talk about how a runner can mentally cope, manage, and thrive through the process of injury with NYRR Coach, New York City DOE school social worker, and Columbia University adjunct professor Priya Seshan. And finally, we discuss the biological process of injury and provide tangible advice you can follow to prevent injuries during your virtual marathon training with Anil Nandkumar, Physical Therapist at HSS Sports Rehabilitation & Performance.

For more expert advice, follow Anil and head to Hospital for Special Surgery to check out their performance services.

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