The "C" Word (Cross-Training)

So… you can’t run. But you also can’t just sit there.In this episode of Runnah, I’m talking about cross training while healing from my foot fracture — what’s actually helping, what sounded like a good idea but absolutely was not, and how I’m trying to stay fit without completely losing my mind.Because here’s the thing: cross training during injury recovery is not glamorous. It’s humbling. It’s trial and error. It’s texting your PT “is this normal?” more than you’d like to admit.I share:The cardio that feels safe (for me) right nowThe stuff that flared things upWhat I thought would work but didn’tHow I’m protecting my aerobic fitnessThe mental side of not running the way I want toAnd why “just swim” is not always the simple solution people think it isIf you’re coming back from a foot fracture, stress fracture, or any running injury and trying to figure out how to cross train without messing up your progress — this is the real-time version. Not the textbook version.I’m still in it. Still learning. Still adjusting.And if you’re in that weird in-between space of healing but not healed, trying to stay strong while being careful — you are absolutely not alone.We’ll get through it. Probably with more elliptical than we’d prefer.📧 [email protected]