09/09/2026
Sometimes the hardest part of an injury isn’t the pain, it’s accepting that you need to stop.
When I first found out about my injury, I was honestly in a bit of denial.
I had tried resting and hoped it would get better on its own, but the pain wasn’t going away. After my wife showed me a video of Sjaelan Evans, I decided it was time to get an MRI.
The results came back:
Stage II Osteochondral fracture/injury involving the posteromedial talar dome.
Even after hearing those words, I still struggled to accept how serious it was. I convinced myself I could continue working, push through it, and let it heal on its own.
Four weeks later, the pain was still there.
So, finally, I made the decision to get a CAM Air Walker and crutches and give my body the time and support it needs to heal.
And you know what?
That’s okay.
This is just another chapter in the journey.
Right now, I may not be running. I may not be racing. I may not be able to do all the things I’m used to doing.
But I know this:
I WILL HEAL, I WILL GET BACK UP, I WILL RUN AGAIN, I WILL RACE AGAIN AND I WILL COME BACK STRONGER.
I don’t know exactly how long it will take, and I’m learning that maybe that’s the point.
Recovery isn’t about how quickly you get back. It’s about giving yourself the time you need to come back healthy, stronger, and ready to do it all again.
There are positives in this season too.
I’m spending more time with my family, working on other projects, and getting involved in things I had put on the back burner. Sometimes life forces us to slow down so we can appreciate the things we were moving too fast to notice.
So if you’re going through an injury, setback, disappointment, or anything that has temporarily knocked you down:
Don’t worry about how long it takes to get back up.
Take the time. Do the work. Trust the process. Stay positive.
Your journey doesn’t end because you’ve been knocked down.
Get back up when you’re ready and when you do, come back stronger.
This is not the end of my running or racing journey. It’s just a pause And when I’m back on that starting line again, I’ll appreciate every single step a whole lot more. 🏃♂️💪❤️