EP 732: The Journey Back: Runners After Joint Replacement

Trail Runner Nation

Ultramarathon, Fitness, Running, Community, Health & Fitness, Trail, Endurance, Trails, Sports

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🗓️ 5 June 2025

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we explore the challenges and possibilities of running after joint replacement. Joined by athletes Magda Boulet and Bob Crowley, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Diana, we discuss personal stories of pain, surgery, and recovery. The conversation highlights how proper medical support, strength training, and rehabilitation can enable runners to return to the sport—even after undergoing major procedures such as hip or knee replacements. We address myths around running and joint damage, emphasizing that movement, including walking, is crucial for joint health. The psychological toll of joint issues and the role of community support in recovery are also central themes. This episode offers hope and practical insights for endurance athletes navigating joint pain or considering surgery.

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0:00.0	I was very fearful of the notion of structural damage and going under the knife and an operation
0:08.1	and really thinking this may be it.
0:11.1	I mean, once I do that and I step over that chasm, I may never be able to come back and
0:17.0	it scared the living the alliance out of me to be quite honest.
0:20.4	Are you guilty of running too hard and too fast?
0:23.0	I'm going to let the doctor answer that.
0:38.0	Welcome to the trailhead of trail runner nation.
0:41.0	It's that time of week where we put on our shoes, we lace them up,
0:44.0	we grab our best friends and we go out and run. We're going to put in your ears today
0:49.8	some experts that will help you become a better runner and hopefully maybe a better human
0:55.9	being.
0:56.9	Hi mileage can wear out a pair of tires. Hi mileage can wear out a pair of shoes, but
1:01.6	can high mileage wear out our joints? That's what we're going
1:05.4	to talk about today.
1:08.3	You've trained for the big adventure. Your fitness is dialed, your nutrition is on point,
1:13.5	but what about your gear? Don't let the wrong shorts or a chafy top ruin your day on the
1:19.7	trails. That's why we love John G. It's geared made by runners for runners who know exactly what works.
1:28.0	And let's be honest, performance is just part of it.
1:31.1	John G makes gear that looks amazing too.
1:33.7	Bold prints, wild colors, stuff that feels as free and as adventurous as you are.
1:39.3	From shorts to sport bras, mid layers to race kits, they've got all your essentials covered.
1:46.0	And every piece is built to move with you.
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