A very talented athlete, Amy has been an SFE member for a number of years now. After navigating a number of setbacks during this time, she has successfully built herself back up to to being able to take on the Lakeland 100 this year, shaving an impressive 8+ hours off her previous attempt. Listen in to this emotional but inspiring story, that many of you will relate to - navigating the highs and lows of endurance sport, injury, and ultimately coming out the other side stronger, smarter and ready to take on more in the future.

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) Meet Amy: A Journey of Endurance (01:29) Amy's Early Running Adventures (02:36) Transition to Trail Running (04:50) Joining the Running Club and Ultra Distances (06:17) Winning Races and Increasing Training (07:18) Health Issues and Misdiagnosis (08:33) The Impact of Overtraining (10:37) Seeking Professional Help (15:48) Understanding the Root Causes (27:27) Understanding Energy Deficiency (28:43) Navigating Injuries and Recovery (31:32) Returning to Competition (32:49) Overcoming Fears and Setting New Goals (36:49) Challenges and Setbacks (45:00) Executing the Best Race (49:43) Lessons Learned and Future Plans

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