04/06/2026
🏃♀️ From stopping after 1km… to completing the Brighton Marathon pain-free.
When Katie first came to see Elisha, she was in the middle of marathon training but struggling with a pain that started in her hamstring and gradually travelled into her calf.
The pain became so severe that she had to stop a 10k run after just 1km. Walking the dog, going downstairs, and even everyday activities were becoming increasingly uncomfortable.
One of the biggest challenges with Katie’s injury was that it wasn’t a straightforward hamstring strain. As symptoms changed, Elisha continually reassessed her condition to make sure she was treating the true cause of the problem rather than simply chasing symptoms.
Initially, Elisha identified signs of neural irritation and prescribed a structured nerve mobility programme. As treatment progressed, it became clear that stiffness through Katie’s lower back and overload of her soleus (deep calf muscle) were playing a significant role in her ongoing pain.
By combining:
✅ Targeted rehabilitation exercises
✅ Progressive calf strengthening
✅ Lower body strength work
✅ Running load management
✅ Hands-on treatment where appropriate
✅ Regular reassessments and progression of her rehab plan
Elisha helped Katie gradually return to running without aggravating her symptoms.
Over the next 6 weeks, Katie rebuilt her confidence, increased her training volume, completed her final preparation runs pain-free, and lined up on the start line of the Brighton Marathon.
The result?
🏅 Brighton Marathon completed
🏃♀️ Running pain-free
💪 Back to doing what she loves
Recovery isn’t always about finding a quick fix. Sometimes it’s about understanding how symptoms evolve, identifying what’s really driving the pain, and having a treatment plan that adapts along the way.
A huge congratulations to Katie for trusting the process, staying consistent with her rehab, and putting the work in. The result speaks for itself. 👏
If you’re training for an event and injury is threatening to derail your plans, don’t ignore it and hope it settles. The right assessment at the right time can make all the difference.
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