From Patellar Tendinopathy to Berlin Marathon | Chris’ Story

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In this episode, Matthew Boyd interviews his client, Chris, about his running journey and struggles with knee pain. Chris shares how he started distance running and eventually qualified for the Boston Marathon. However, he reached a plateau and decided to change his training program, which led to knee pain and injuries.

Chris tried various treatments and exercises but didn’t find a long-term solution until he started working with Matthew. Through a combination of strength training and running, Chris was able to overcome his knee issues and achieve his running goals. He successfully completed the Berlin Marathon and is now looking forward to future races.

Chris Capicio shares his experience of overcoming a year-long knee injury and returning to marathon running without pain. He emphasizes the importance of setting new running goals, trying something different when previous methods fail, seeking professional help, and identifying and solving the problem. Chris’s journey serves as an inspiration for runners who are going through similar challenges.

Takeaways

• Consistent training and a focused program can help overcome running plateaus and achieve new goals.
• Seeking professional help and following a comprehensive treatment plan is crucial for long-term success.
• Strength training is an essential component of injury prevention and performance improvement for runners.
• Patience, trust in the process, and a long-term perspective are key to overcoming running injuries and setbacks. Set new running goals to stay motivated and focused.
• If something isn’t working, try a different approach.
• Seek professional help from experts with a track record of success.
• Identify the problem before working on the solution.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 03:09 Plateau and Knee Pain
• 08:16 Seeking Professional Help
• 14:41 Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
• 19:10 Initial Progress and Optimism
• 24:27 Transition to Preseason Training
• 29:50 Training Through the Summer
• 37:36 Race Preparation and Success
• 47:24 Looking Forward
• 48:01 Setting New Running Goals
• 49:19 The Importance of Trying Something Different
• 50:23 Seeking Professional Help
• 51:15 Identifying and Solving the Problem
• 52:11 Reflections on the Journey

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