Summary

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

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