Choose Strong #119 | Thriving Through Injury
Oct 30, 2025
Explore resilience as Sally navigates her injury journey, sharing insights on finding blessings amid setbacks. Discover practical race-day advice, community highlights from run clubs, and inspiring athlete stories from Javelina weekend. Learn about mental strength through consistent training and the importance of staying involved, even when sidelined. Dive into Sally's cautious return-to-running plan and hear about her upcoming YouTube series documenting her rehabilitation. Plus, enjoy a blend of lighthearted banter and personal anecdotes!
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Pace Smart And Protect Your Finish
- Save energy early in a race and reserve the last 20% for a strong finish.
- Stick to your nutrition plan and avoid starting too fast to preserve pace later.
Five-Hour Line Became Meaningful Encounters
- At Javelina Sally waited five and a half hours in a line that started at her car to meet people.
- The long queue became meaningful conversations and she plans more organized future events.
Run Clubs Build Real Belonging
- Run clubs create deep social networks that often become lifelong friendships.
- Community and belonging are the main reasons people stay in the sport.