From Hip Pain and Crutches to a 3:45 Boston Marathon

In this episode, Dr. Sarah sits down with Amanda to discuss her journey from debilitating hip pain and being on crutches to successfully running the Boston Marathon after being diagnosed with bilateral hip labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Amanda shares the emotional rollercoaster of navigating imaging results, orthopedic consults, physical therapy, and the fear of wondering if she’d ever run comfortably again. Together, they break down what helped her move past a plateau in rehab, the role of individualized strength training and gradual run progression, and how she rebuilt confidence in her body while training for Boston on just three days of running per week. They also discuss flare ups, cross training, sustainable marathon training, the mental side of recovery, and what it really looks like to return to running after a serious hip injury.Apply for the EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohortGet More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc"Free Hip Mobility GuideFree Strength Plan for Runners Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”Connect with Amanda: Amanda's Instagram