136. Escape Injuries and Run a New PR: A Behind the Scenes Coaching Call

Running Start

Brian's journey into running began in 2014 when his work travels led him to the treadmill as a means of staying active. Encouraged by coworkers, he transitioned to outdoor running and soon became hooked, participating in races like the Ragnar Relay and eventually marathons 1. His athletic background includes biking, soccer, and hiking, but running became his primary focus later in life 2. Brian shares, "I really love running outdoors and just got kind of addicted to it" 1.

   

Injury Struggles

Despite his passion, Brian has faced numerous injuries, including knee pain and IT Band Syndrome, which have hindered his marathon ambitions. Jason Fitzgerald aims to help Brian achieve a healthier marathon experience by restructuring his training to prevent injuries 3. Jason emphasizes the importance of strategic training to avoid long-term injuries, stating, "The last thing any of us want is to suffer a serious or long-term injury because we didn't train properly for a distance that is very challenging" 4.