In this episode of Rehab for Runners, Dr. Lisa shares her experience running the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), where she conquered rolling hills, cold weather, and pre-race jitters to cross the finish line stronger than ever. Join her as she reflects on her race goals, training improvements, and a huge personal record (PR) moment. Dr. Lisa breaks down her approach to pacing, fueling, and, most importantly, enjoying the journey of each mile. She discusses the mental shift that helped her stay relaxed on the course, emphasizing the benefits of trusting the process without fixating on a specific time goal.

Listen in as she reviews the good, the bad, and the "neutral," unpacking what worked and what didn’t. From dialing in her fueling strategy to adjusting her mindset, Dr. Lisa reveals the training and mindset changes that made a difference. As she looks ahead to the next season, tune in for insights on marathon recovery, setting new goals, and the value of enjoying every step of the journey.

Links and Resources:

• Runners Complete Program: Use this program to build strength and mobility so you can run stronger and prevent injuries
• Toe Spacers: Use code DRLISA10 for 10% off these toe separators that will help align your toes so you can use them more when running
• AG 1 Welcome Kit: Use this link to get free year supply of Vit D3 K2 and 10 travel packs. Ag1 is perfect for your gut health and to improve your energy levels
• Join the Complete Runners Club Waitlist and be the first to know when doors open so you can improve your performance and build strength with a personalized training plan and strength program for $39/month

Watch on youtube HERE

Even though my first marathon went well, there are certain things that I would change now that I have had a chance to reflect and prepare for my next race.

Today we are going to chat through 5 tips that can make your first marathon experience just a little bit better!

Links and Resources:

• Salt Sticks
• 1 Running Cue you can use at the end of your race to improve your form
• AG1 Welcome Kit

Click HERE for AG1 Welcome Kit with Bonuses

Click HERE to sign up for the Marine Corps Marathon Shakeout Run

When it comes to conquering your next marathon, your pacing strategy should be top of the list if you want to improve your overall performance. In this episode, we talk through if you should really be aiming for negative splits and what the research says.

Research Links:

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sports-and-active-living/articles/10.3389/fspor.2019.00011/full

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10771621/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6400853/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1080/17461391.2018.1450899