S2E6: Coming Back from Injury: The How, The Why, The Way

Jeff Cunningham breaks down the patient, practical way to come back from injury, illness, and anemia without digging the hole deeper. He walks through soft-tissue vs. bone-stress injuries, return-to-run progressions, smart cross-training, and why the hardest part is usually not the rehab plan, it’s having the discipline to respect the process before fitness comes rushing back. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why This Episode 02:10 Patience Over Hacks 07:23 Injury Types Overview 09:45 Soft Tissue Grades and Treatments 16:12 Bone Stress Healing 19:50 Bone Nutrition Basics 26:21 Stress Reaction Vs Fracture 32:31 Heat And Run Walk 34:44 Cross Training Options/Balance 37:41 Injury Recovery Timelines 39:58 Bone Stress Healing Guide 42:40 Nutrition and RED-S Risks 44:22 Elliptical and Pool Fitness 48:09 Return to Run Phases 51:07 Cross Training Pitfalls 53:23 Training While Sick 58:04 Antibiotics and Med Rules 01:01:47 Anemia Return Strategy 01:07:14 Creatine for Runners 01:08:58 Final Takeaways Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠ Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: https://www.instagram.com/theconsistentlygoodpodcast/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvAh1V7frci0Rfv0dfm9-g JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) MB015PTBFCOXCMP