When the Plan Changes: Running, Recovery & What My Knee Taught Me About Midlife Strength

After a summer filled with travel, hiking, running, and an unforgettable trip to Italy, I found myself facing something I never expected—a meniscus root repair and a temporary pause from running.In this comeback episode of the Train With Fire Podcast, I'm sharing the story of how a nagging knee issue that began in the spring gradually evolved into surgery, what I've learned during recovery, and why this experience has reinforced one of my core coaching beliefs:We don't quit because the plan changes. We change the plan.In this episode, we'll talk about:✔️ The early signs that something wasn't right with my knee✔️ How summer hiking and travel accelerated the problem✔️ The emotional side of being sidelined from running✔️ Why your identity can't depend on what your body can do today✔️ The mindset shifts helping me navigate recovery✔️ How this experience is shaping the future of Train With Fire✔️ Why women in midlife need strategy—not punishment—to reach their goalsWhether you're recovering from an injury, navigating perimenopause, struggling with changing body composition, trying to start running, or simply feeling frustrated that what used to work no longer does, this episode is for you.Because your body isn't broken.It may just be time for a different plan.🔥 Learn more about the upcoming Train With Fire 6-Week Transformation Challenge designed to help women build strength, improve energy, lose inches, and create sustainable habits for long-term health and longevity.Train smart. Fuel well. Get stronger. Live fully.Don't forget to grab my MIDLIFE HORMONE & ENERGY RESET GUIDEThanks for listening!  Follow me on Facebook or Instagram or head straight to my Website!