EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 20 MIN
Calcaneal Stress Fracture Can I Run 100 Miles in 2 Months
from Doc On The Run Podcast · host Dr. Christopher Segler
If you have a calcaneal stress fracture and a 100-mile race on your calendar, the question is simple… Can you still run it? In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler lets you listen in on a real strategy call with an ultrarunner trying to decide whether he can complete a 100-mile race in just over two months after being diagnosed with a calcaneal stress fracture. This episode breaks down the real risks, the real decisions, and the exact strategy needed to balance healing with maintaining fitness. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why calcaneal stress fractures are especially risky for runners • The biggest danger that could permanently end your running • The 3 key signs that tell you if you're getting better or worse • How to maintain fitness without making the fracture worse • The most dangerous time before your race (when most runners make mistakes) • How to find the exact line between healing and training If you want a clearer way to assess your injury, get the free Stress Fracture or Injury Self-Assessment Worksheet at: https://www.stressfracturesecrets.com/mistake
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