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In episode #182, elite ultrarunner (and scientist) Hillary Allen shares her journey through injury, recovery strategies, and mental tools she uses to stay resilient. 

Key Topics:

  • Hillary’s recent stress fracture diagnosis and her healing process
  • The role of sleep, nutrition, and hormonal regulation in bone health
  • Psychological impact of injury: grief, acceptance, and mental resilience
  • Strategies and practical tools to maintain fitness and recover from injury
  • Balancing high-performance goals with self-compassion and personal growth

Hillary Allen is a professional trail and ultrarunner, coach, and speaker based in Colorado. She has represented the U.S. at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships and is known for her resilience after surviving a life-threatening fall early in her career. Hillary is the author of Out and Back and is currently pursuing a master’s in applied sport psychology, where she focuses on the mental side of endurance performance. Through her coaching, writing, and speaking, she blends science and experience to help athletes build both physical and mental strength.

Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.

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