Injured Athlete Stories

Paige Sommer

Montara, CA

Triathlon: Ironman finisher (multiple)

"I came to Marc after suffering from an adductor pull. By working on improving my mobility and flexiblity we were able to get me back to racing. 4 years later I am still using his techniques and staying injury free."

Linda Biaggi

Gardnerville, NV

Running: Davis Stampede 1/2 marathon: 1st AG, 10th female; Boston Marathon; Prison Hill Escape 1/2 marathon: 1st AG, 5th female; Silver State 1/2 marathon: 1st AG, 4th female;  CV Days 5.8 mi: 1st AG, 2nd female, Pyramid Lake Triathlon 2nd AG

"I was referred to Marc by my orthopedic doctor as a way to work through an injury and learn to run and train smarter.  After assessing flexibility, mobility and stability in addition to running form, Marc planned a series of exercises targeted at increasing my near-zero flexibility and strengthening the core. 

He developed a day-by-day plan based on the level of hamstring pain occurring and included swimming and cycling in the workouts.  Gradually, run time was increased from only minutes as the injury healed to finally the times and intensity necessary for marathon training. 

Throughout all of this, Marc worked tirelessly to find the right physical therapist versed in the ASTYM methods he thought essential to assist healing, in addition to a nutritionist to help solve G.I. issues. After 6 months, I ran my first race - a 1/2 marathon - and was more than surprised and pleased with the effort and final result. 

Marc's depth of knowledge and expertise as a coach certainly brought me to this point, and I look forward to the next level. Being coached to run smarter and in Marc's words, "until you're 85" has meant much more than physical training. 

We have worked extensively and sometimes daily on cognitive issues that have served as limiters to running strong and for the most part, are applicable to a well lived life.  These 'worksheets' have become second nature in my thought process and are serving as a foundation for each run.

Marc's style and vast knowledge have certainly opened my eyes to running goals I never considered possible."