COLIN SMITH - He Runs on a Replaced Knee

What happens when a lifelong runner is told he needs a knee replacement?For many, it would signal the end. For Colin Smith of Whangārei, it became the start of a new chapter.In this episode, Colin shares his journey from running impressive marathon times in his younger years to facing the reality of chronic knee pain and ultimately undergoing knee replacement surgery. We talk about the mental battle of hearing that diagnosis as a runner, the fear of losing identity, and the long road back to lacing up again.But this isn’t just a story about surgery. It’s about adaptation. Perspective. And rediscovering what running truly means when chasing personal bests is no longer the priority.Colin is now a regular at parkrun, proving that running doesn’t have to end when your body changes — it simply evolves.If you’re dealing with injury, ageing, setbacks, or wondering whether your best running days are behind you, this conversation will remind you that showing up still counts.In this episode:Colin’s early running and marathon yearsThe mindset of a performance-driven runnerFacing knee replacement as an athleteRecovery, rehab, and the first run backHow his relationship with running has changedWhy he still shows up at parkrunAdvice for runners navigating injury and ageingThis is a powerful reminder that you’re not done — even when the road looks different than you expected.Get in contact and follow us - Send in your questions, show suggestions and comments (good or bad) to:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/17EN4yrAqp/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram https://www.instagram.com/motmpod?igsh=MW8yamF4cHBkZWpxZg%3D%3D&utm_source=qremail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.