hear from our Clients….
'FROM DEVASTATING KNEE MRI TO A 6 DAY TRAIL RACE ACROSS MADEIRA'
Meet Oliver, one of our amazing SFE members, who has achieved something incredible this year.
All simply by putting his head down and ticking all the boxes that he needed too, which has resulted in him completing a major life goal that he was previously told wouldn’t be possible due to an injury.
Its just another great example of how you can literally flip 180 the struggles you are facing by applying some logic, structure and accountability in place and then getting the necessary work done.
“FROM A YEAR IN A WHEELCHAIR TO CONQUERING UTMB”
Listen in as we checked in with SFE client Laura off the back of her fantastic 106 mile race at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB).
However, it’s Laura’s back story that makes her result even more special, from a year in a wheelchair following a road traffic accident, two previous medical DNF’s at UTMB and two bouts of COVID earlier this year, it was Laura’s positivity, determination and consistent hard work that got her to that finish line.
“From stress fractures to trail marathons”
Join us as we hear from Jon as he details his long journey with constant lower limb running injuries, having tried all types of running gait courses and orthotics to solve the reoccurring problems.
And how he quickly saw the benefits of his individualised S&C program, and what key exercises and strategies he used to get himself back running ultra distances again
“Achilles Tendinopathy…”
I had been struggling with pain in my achilles which had prevented me from running for about eight months. As anyone knows who has suffered with tendonitis in this area of the body it is very difficult to get it to settle. I would think it was feeling better, try to run, then find myself struggling to walk the following day. Mornings would be the worst as it stiffened up overnight and I would hobble like an old woman to get downstairs. It was so bad I had convinced myself that seeing a consultant and possible surgery was the answer.
My physio suggested before I go down this route to focus on exercises which would build strength in my calves and glutes and recommended trying a session with Kriss. We got to work straightway using weights, bands and mobility exercises to work on my lower legs, hips, glutes and core. My strength in these areas improved rapidly and I was able to start some easy running pain free and also complete short track training sessions. Kris increased the challenge of the sessions with him and my strength improved further.
As well as designing sessions that have specifically addressed my injuries, Kris is a great motivator and listener. He really understands the circumstances that impact on my training and my personal juggling act (I am 45, teach full time, have two teenage daughters and a husband who often works away from home during the week). This means he will adapt each session depending on what sort of state I am in and discuss with me what training is realistic for me to try to fit in during the week. My confidence both mentally and physically has improved hugely since that first session in April. I have now started to increase the distances I run and my body is so much stronger.” - Jenny
“Running better than ever!…”
“I initially came to SFE to rectify movement issues that were hindering my running. I had tight hip flexors, weak glutes/hamstrings and poor shoulder posture. I'm now running healthily - faster than for years and feeling strong.”
“Training at my healthiest and strongest ever”
Once you reach these points in your training lifestyle, it can be harder than you think to maintain your fitness and strength.
It’s key to prevent ourselves from self sabotaging or over thinking and just enjoy where you are at and where you’ve come from.
Listen in as Jen shares her biggest tips and takeaways for achieving all of this consistently.
“Back Injury…”
It took me a long time to pluck up the courage to approach you to help me with my strength training - the fear of failing, the fear of being broken again, my back buckling and the nerve pain reappearing concerned me but after our first chat your positivity and excitement with how you could help me was a game changer.
I have learnt this last 6 months to have belief in myself and my body's ability to adapt and strengthening with the correct programming and process. Your daily knowledge and wisdom shared on instagram constantly reminds us why it is so important to strengthen our bodies for longevity. I do feel I am on the way to being a stronger version of me and I am very thankful to you” - Angela
“Specific programmes which go alongside my triathlon training…”
I joined Kriss at Strength for Endurance a year ago and have benefited greatly from his knowledge and experience. Kriss provides very specific programmes which go alongside my triathlon training which are adapted regularly. He focuses the exercises on strengthening my weaknesses and preventing injuries, and as a result I feel much stronger through my training and racing.
How to Successfully Navigate Injury and Continue Pursuing your Passion
Listen in as we hear how Maria has been navigating her way through her current injury back into Triathlon.
This conversation is full of little gold takeaways that you can implement into your own training and rehab.
“Hip Injury…”
I suffered inflammation in the muscles surrounding bones in my right hip and a series of micro-fractures due to stress on the joint causes by overuse/overtraining. This was done in the build up to the 2019 London Marathon. After a period of rest and conjunction with non-impact exercise, I could begin incorporate strength training once again.
The majority of the strength work was on my posterior chain and with two classes a week I wanted to regain and improve the strength I had so that I could avoid the same injury going forward. With the help and guidance of everyone at Strength For Endurance, I became focused on not just in building up strength but my resistance to injury.
It was hard work at first but with the end goal of returning to running once again I was able to focus and the twice weekly strength classes significantly helped with my recovery and allowed me to return to light training and eventually back to running sooner than expected.” - Dan
“Confidence working remotely…”
"I always come away feeling reinvigorated and enlightened about the challenges I face. It's really reassuring and empowering to be working alongside such experienced professionals who I feel really understand me - even more telling considering the short time-frame and the fact we haven't actually met! A big thank you to you”
“The Journey from Uncertainty to Success”
Tune in as we sit down with one of our long term clients who has come from a place of uncertainty to now challenging themselves in ways that they thought were impossible.
We will be discussing their training program and troubleshooting the key areas where they struggled, lost consistency and plateau in performance, and found out how they kept working through it all.
“Knee Reconstruction…”
Ten years after I had a knee reconstruction, and after battling years of injuries associated with hyper-mobility, I didn't think it was possible for me to run 13.1 miles.
But following a structured strength program at Strength for Endurance gave me the confidence, stability, and strength to complete this year's Bath Half Marathon, and run to a big PB!
Thank you Kriss!” - Laura
How to successfully rebound from severe ankle injury
Listen in as we hear how Kate initially started strength training with SFE for a Triathlon but unfortunately suffered a severe ankle injury whilst running
Learn how she managed this major roadblock, by maintaining a consistent training program and flipping a potential negative experience into one that made her even stronger.
“Hip Replacement…”
Kriss has been an immense help to me during my rehabilitation journey following resurfacing hip joint replacement surgery to manage my arthritic left hip joint (probably a consequence of far too much football in my younger years!).
Under Kriss’ guidance, and a bit of hard but fun work, I have regained much of my balance, co-ordination and strength such that I can now maintain a very active sporting life including my lifelong passion for endurance running.
A big thank you to Kriss and the rest of the team for all your help.“ - Paul
Achieving incredible results with very little time available
This is a great catch up with Ramya who has used her strength program as a framework to improve her health and fitness across a number of areas.
From restoring her bodyweight, to increasing her full body strength, to improving her relationship with food and building training confidence - all whilst studying full time as a medical doctor.
Listen in as she shares some of her biggest lessons and tips
“Injury Frustration…”
As a runner there is nothing more frustrating than not being able to run. After having sustained an injury during a touch football game I was facing numerous set backs on my running. With a physical challenge there came a mental one.
Strength For Endurance allowed me to focus on setting new goals. With the help of the training app, I can walk into the gym with a structured session individualised to focus on building a more robust self. Consistency has been key in my journey with SFE, the results of my hard work over the last 4 months has me returning to running with greater strength, stability and power. - Katie
How to successfully transition from one elite sport to another
Join us as we sit down with couple Lisa and Dan, as they discuss how they have used their SFE training program as a framework to transition into their new sports
Initially rehabbing old injuries and building new levels of strength for run, bike & swim training - they share some of their lessons and big takeaways of how to successfully work as a partnership to succeed in both of their training lifestyles
