Welcome to round two with the Spence family.
Many, many runners have been at a point where they feel that they just can’t catch a break.
An injury happens, heals, and then something else goes wrong.
And so on…and so on…and so on.
Neely Spence Gracey has experienced her fair share of that cycle.
After never having suffered a major injury from 8th grade through
college, she suffered 2 stress fractures, a bout with Lyme disease, and a
broken kneecap that required surgery all in the space of 2 years.
Perhaps most frustrating of all were the flashes of brilliance in between periods of injury.
Through all of this, Neely has done a remarkable job of staying
positive and motivated. She has also truly come to appreciate the simple
act of running.
In this interview, Neely and I are going to discuss how she has
continued to overcome these injuries and the lessons you can take away.
Some of the things that Neely and I discussed included:
Her progression in the sport and the importance of incremental increases and quality over quantity in trainingThe importance of finding doctors and therapists that you feel you can trustNeely’s advice on how to reduce injuries and how to speed recovery when injuredNeely’s renewed appreciation for all parts of her running and how to find yours if you’re down with an injuryHow to Bounce Back After an Injury: Interview With Neely Spence Gracey