Pro Runner Keira D'Amato: Injury Rehabilitation, Mid-Run Pain, and "Don't Call It a Comeback"

On this episode of Real Fuel with SLS, I am joined by professional runner, American record holder, and mother of two, Keira D'Amato. Fresh off the release of her new book, Don't Call It a Comeback, Keira opens up about her recent major surgery and her intentional, conservative approach to rehabilitation.

Keira pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to realize you’ve been living and training in constant pain, how her body learned to compensate over a five-year period, and why she is viewing this three-month reset as a beautiful opportunity to correct imbalances. From the hilariously relatable logistics of waist-deep pool running in running shoes to coaching her daughter's Girls on the Run team, Keira shares how she is finding joy in the current phase of her journey while keeping her eyes locked squarely on the 2028 Olympic Trials.

We also chat more about:

• Building a community as a runner
• Addressing imbalances to improve sport performance
• Patience over pressure during her return to sport
• Using pool running and other modalities in her post-surgery recovery
• Finding the silver linings during time away from regular training
• And so much more!

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