“Two years ago, I injured my back after taking a nasty lead fall, and I went to SOL to help me recover through physical therapy. SOL helped identify many deficiencies with my core that had been contributing to great deal strain on my back, and then came up with a plan to increase my strength, and within a couple of months, I was up and climbing again.
Fast forward a year and half, I started training for a half-marathon, and after a month of almost daily running, I injured my tibia, requiring me to go back to physical therapy. I went back to SOL and found that a lot of bad habits related to my core stability that had been building up. After a few weeks of PT, I was running again, and ran my half marathon. Feeling ambitious after that, I decided it was time to start training for a full-marathon. I knew I’d need performance training to help me get there.
GOALS
In general, I’ve always been fit, but haven’t really pushed myself into “athlete” territory since I was a freshman in college. In an earlier 5k, I averaged just a little under 10 minutes per mile. My half-marathon time was now closer to a 8.5 minute per mile pace. I hope to to run at or under an 8 minute per mile pace for my marathon in September.
REGIMEN
SOL has my workouts broken out into 3 sections: mobility/stability, strength training, and stretching, which I currently do 2-3 times a week. I have a 1:1 session with her every 2-3 weeks where we assess my strength and progress, and adjust the workouts accordingly. My current strength workout consists of intense exercises with kettlebells and pull-ups. Initially, I was doing simple swings and squats with the 12kg and 16kg kettlebells, but I have now worked up into doubles and/or 20kg+ kettlebells, in addition to doing more complex movements.
INSIGHTS
Most of my previous experience with training involved traditional workouts, involving dumbbells and benches, that usually took much more work to see tangible results. With kettlebells, my workouts are much more streamlined and efficient, and I’m getting to work on a a number of muscles that have been previously neglected. My speed and endurance have improved dramatically in the last two months. I can run half-marathon distances in the mid 8’s!
Another pleasant surprise has been my improved climbing ability: I’m stronger, more balanced, and more precise, tackling routes and problems that were previously much more difficult for me, without having to spend insane amounts of time climbing. Lastly, my legs have transformed into major cannons. SOL has been an amazing guide throughout. I’m always pumped every time I work with SOL, and I can’t thank them enough!”
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