Summary: Welcome to round two with the Spence family.<br> Many, many runners have been at a point where they feel that they just can’t catch a break.<br> An injury happens, heals, and then something else goes wrong.<br> And so on…and so on…and so on.<br> Neely Spence Gracey has experienced her fair share of that cycle.<br> After never having suffered a major injury from 8th grade through <br> college, she suffered 2 stress fractures, a bout with Lyme disease, and a<br> broken kneecap that required surgery all in the space of 2 years.<br> Perhaps most frustrating of all were the flashes of brilliance in between periods of injury.<br> Through all of this, Neely has done a remarkable job of staying <br> positive and motivated. She has also truly come to appreciate the simple<br> act of running.<br> In this interview, Neely and I are going to discuss how she has <br> continued to overcome these injuries and the lessons you can take away.<br> Some of the things that Neely and I discussed included:<br> <br> Her progression in the sport and the importance of incremental increases and quality over quantity in training<br> The importance of finding doctors and therapists that you feel you can trust<br> Neely’s advice on how to reduce injuries and how to speed recovery when injured<br> Neely’s renewed appreciation for all parts of her running and how to find yours if you’re down with an injury<br> <br> <a href="http://runnersconnect.net/running-interviews/neely-spence-gracey/">How to Bounce Back After an Injury: Interview With Neely Spence Gracey</a><br>
