I left the Army in 2014 with a patella tendon issue that 2 rounds of rehab had failed to fix completely. I also had core and back issues having had three children quite close together – I was pretty broken! I truly believed that my running days were over and I would forever be limited in what I could do physically.
Shortly afterwards I decided to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats with my sister (1000 miles over 9 consecutive days). 3 months before our trip my knee flared up badly and I could hardly cycle. I sought professional advice. I was taken back to basics. I was now training ‘smarter not harder’ (I was worried I wasn’t doing enough) but I managed the cycle injury-free and have continued going from strength to strength. I was amazed at what we achieved in such a short time.
I am now 3 years on from those first steps. I have stuck to my various programmes so far as I can and am now doing more than I have in over 6 years. Before we moved to Australia I started training in a small group which was a really great way to train, knowing that the instructors could still tailor the training to me. I never feel intimidated they are the friendliest gym I’ve ever been to.
I am running regularly again for the first time since my first child, I’m doing some Crossfit sessions and I’m still cycling. I am more conscious about what I can and can’t do – and I know when I can push myself and when I can’t. In short I’ve been given the confidence to train, educated on how my body works and learnt how to manage my body.
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