Are you a runner? Have you ever been injured? If you answered "yes" to the first question then you almost certainly answered "yes" to the second. Heather McKirdy is the co-owner of one of, if not the, biggest coaching services in the country. She coaches dozens of athletes of all abilities. She has lopped nearly an hour off her marathon time. And she has battled injuries like nobody's business over the last couple of years. In this episode we have an in-depth conversation about dealing with injuries from a physical, mental, and emotional perspective. The role of cross-training, working with a therapist, leaning on friends, the self-imposed embarrassment of working with runners when you can't run, and so much more.  Heather underwent surgery for compartment syndrome nearly four months ago is well on her way to recovery. Thankfully. It's been a long journey and it was an honor to have her speak to it on the show. Sponsors: Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order. Follow Matt: Instagram - @rambling_runner Twitter - @rambling_runner Get exclusive podcasts, video coaching sessions, and much more by joining our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/ramblingrunner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices