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Grace Parry / June 4, 2024

From Knee Pain to Marathon PR | Marcela’s Story

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Marcela shares her journey into running, overcoming back and knee injuries, and achieving her goals. She started running during the pandemic and fell in love with the freedom and enjoyment it brought.

Despite her initial concerns about her back, she reached out to Matthew Boyd for help and started training with him. She experienced setbacks with her knee but diligently followed the training plan and recovered quickly.

Marcela successfully completed the Vancouver Marathon and is now preparing for the Mont Blanc race. Her story is inspiring and showcases the importance of perseverance and listening to your body.

Takeaways

  • Running can provide a sense of freedom and enjoyment, even for beginners.
  • Overcoming injuries requires proper training and listening to your body.
  • Diligence and perseverance are key to achieving running goals.
  • Having a supportive coach can make a significant difference in performance and recovery.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Marcela’s Background in Running
  • 03:06 Overcoming Back Pain and Starting Running
  • 05:23 Seeking Help from Matthew Boyd
  • 08:20 The Mexico City Marathon Experience
  • 12:14 The 50k Race and Recovery
  • 14:57 Dealing with a Knee Setback
  • 20:47 The Vancouver Marathon Experience
  • 25:13 Preparing for the Mont Blanc Race

If you’re like Marcela, and want support and guidance with overcoming injuries to achieve your running goals, just click the link below to book a free call!

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Client Interview, Knee Pain

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