Paul and Howard talk about their own current injuries, how and why they happened, why it's frustrating, and what they're doing to get past it. Maybe.

Topics:

What happened to Paul (plantar fasciitis) and to Howard (stress fracture)
Why these injuries happened
How we respond to injuries, a phases of grief model, with some shouting
Getting to the other side of being an injured athlete

Readings:

Bios:

Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.

Music & Disclaimers:

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Disclaimers apply and can be heard at the end of the episode.

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I'm Injured, You're Injured, We're Injured: Some Personal Perspectives