If you’re recovering from a foot fracture, stress fracture, or running injury and wondering why the last part of healing feels the hardest — this episode is for you.

In this episode of Runnah, I’m talking about the messy middle and that final 20% of recovery that nobody prepares you for. You’re cleared to run… but it still hurts. You’re “better”… but not back. You’re grateful… and also completely frustrated.

Healing from a foot fracture isn’t just physical — it’s mental. And that last stretch? It can feel slow, annoying, discouraging, and honestly kind of debilitating in a way that’s hard to explain to people who haven’t been there.

I share:

• What the final stage of foot fracture recovery actually feels like

• Why the last 20% of healing takes so long

• The mental side of returning to running after injury

• How I’m pacing my comeback miles

• Why this phase can feel lonelier than the beginning

If you’re coming back from a stress fracture, bone injury, or long running layoff, and you’re stuck in that gray zone between injured and healed — you are not behind, you are not weak, and you are definitely not alone.

Recovery is not linear. Returning to running after a foot fracture takes patience, humility, and more emotional energy than most people realize.

This episode is real, honest, and for anyone in the middle of it.

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I’m joined by Sam from Ruck for HIT, a powerful event supporting veterans and military families through Heroes In Transition. This isn’t just a race — it’s a community-driven ruck and run that honors service, resilience, and the strength it takes to transition home.

We talk about:

• What Ruck for HIT is and why it matters

• The mission behind Heroes In Transition

• Why rucking is such a powerful way to show up and show support

• How everyday runners can be part of something that truly impacts lives

If you’ve ever wanted your miles to mean more — this is one way to do it.

Ruck for HIT supports Heroes In Transition, a nonprofit serving veterans, service members, and military families across Cape Cod and Massachusetts. The event brings people together to ruck, run, and raise funds for programs that provide clinical care, wellness support, housing assistance, and more.

You can learn more about the event here:
👉 https://heroesintransition.org/ruck4hit/

Ready to show up? Register here:
👉 https://runsignup.com/samlow2026

If you can’t attend but want to contribute, you can donate directly to Sam’s fundraising page here:
👉 https://runsignup.com/samlow2026

Whether you carry weight on your back or just carry the mission forward, this is about community. It’s about honoring those who’ve served. And it’s about using movement as a way to stand beside someone.

Thank you for being the kind of community that cares about more than pace and PRs.

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I’m back.

And it feels so good.

This episode is celebratory because these are my first miles back running after being sidelined for weeks with injury, and I finally got to test the Saucony Hurricane 25.

I talk about:

• How the Hurricane 25 felt on my first tentative miles back

• Stability, cushioning, fit, and everything in real-world miles (not just specs)

• The weird mix of excitement, nerves, and gratitude that comes with returning to running

• How it feels to finally move again after so much waiting

The miles were cautious, my pace was slow, but my heart was so full. If you’ve ever been injured, frustrated, or just craving that “back on the road” feeling, this one’s for you.

🔗 Check out the Hurricane 25: https://www.saucony.com/en/hurricane-25/195021612025.html
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