This is the second episode in our "My Journey To...." series where we are chatting about Karen's Journey to Recovery from Injuries. In this episode she updates us on her progress with an emphasis on her current:

• Treatment Plan
• Nutrition Plan 
• Training Plan

The BIG question is.....is she back running?? Listen in to find out more!

We hope that by sharing Karen’s journey, if you ever have to face a similar dilemma you’ll be able to tap into our advice to help your recovery.

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SHOW NOTES

(03:05)

A recap on the injuries Karen is recovering from before moving on to discuss her current treatment plan. The two injuries are:

1. A chronic hamstring tendinopathy, which has been an issue for approximately two to three years

2. An acute big toe injury. This injury occurred in the late stages of a 20 mile and very hilly trail event

Big toe injury diagnosis and treatment:

An acute arthritic flare-up was diagnosed and the treatment plan includes: shockwave therapy and targeted exercises

(08:47)

An update on the hamstring tendonopathy treatment:

Several new targeted exercises hare been prescribed

Another session of shockwave therapy

Heat therapy for 20mins twice daily

(19:29)

An update on Karen’s current nutrition plan including:

Reducing coffee intake

Being mindful of portion sizes at mealtimes

Changing up breakfast

Time restricted eating (TRE) 

Exercising BEFORE breakfast  

(30:16)

The big question answered…… is, Karen back running? YES or NO!! before moving on to discuss Karen’s current nutritional supplement plan including:

• An exploration of the ones she is currently taking
• Has she experienced any side effects from taking them?
• Has she made any adjustments to her intake?
• Has she removed or included any new supplements and if so…WHY??

(42:43)

Looking at how Karen is dealing emotionally with her current journey to recovery from injury with an emphasis on FOUR key words she would use to describe how she is feeling. The four words being:

Anxious

Disappointed

Happy

Positive

(51:21)

Outlining topics/updates to discussed on the next episode including:

Shockwave therapy – any changes in severity of discomfort 

Toe injury – is it continuing to improve…how far can Karen run pain free

Training – Is running now up to 1hr…or maybe beyond? 

Physio exercises – self-discipline and CONSISTENCY in doing them

Nutrition – TRE – Has Karen managed to move from 12:12 to 14:10. And changes to breakfast  

Supplements – any change?  Is Karen continuing to take them consistently!!

Emotions – more positive than negative?

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Related Topics:

Hamstring Injury: Nutrition for Fast Recovery

Nutrition for Running Injury

Nutrition for Soft tissue Injury

Disclaimer:

The suggestions we make during this episode are for guidance and advice only, and are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. If you have any concerns regarding your health, please contact your healthcare professional for advice as soon as possible.

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Best Wishes and Happy Running!

Karen and Aileen

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