S1-E15 || Charlotte Alexander || Down But Not Out - Carrying on Despite it all

What do you do when life catapults you lemons? Instagram @charlottealexander._ @fitterfasterhappier

Despite doing everything right, sometimes life just sends you up the long bendy road - so how do you deal with this?
Charlotte is a very talented runner who has competed for both Great Britain and England. She has competed in the World and European championships, and received her first England vest before she even started training for running.
Injuries are every runner or athletes nightmare. They stop you doing what you love, and prevent you from succeeding even when you are willing to put in all the work.
Charlotte has been faced with more than her fair share of injuries over the years, including around 6 stress fractures and most recently severe plantar fasciitis - which took her out for the past year.
In particular her huge susceptibility to stress fractures despite not suffering from RED-S or a nutritional deficiency and only running 19 miles a week, left herself and professionals searching for a while before she got answers.
Despite having been through countless cycles of injury, Charlotte is now back and running. Not only is she back, but she is running more than she has ever been able to, and has a very strong mindset.
In this episode Charlotte shares her story, and the tips and knowledge she has gained along the way. She talks about the emotional rollercoaster of being beaten down by injuries, but also the ways in which she got through these times and how the challenges she has overcome have helped to make her the strong athlete she is today.
A great episode for anyone going through a tough time or struggling with challenges outside of their control

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