#100 - I Was Told I Might Never Walk Again. Now I'm Running the Boston Marathon

About this episode

Caylie McMahon shares her inspiring journey from a life-altering diagnosis to running the Boston Marathon.

Summary In this conversation, Caylie McMahon shares her inspiring journey from realizing a lifelong dream to facing a life-altering diagnosis of a spinal tumor. She recounts her experiences during the pandemic and the challenges of surgery and recovery. With unwavering support from her family and the University of Michigan community, Caylie navigates her rehabilitation, relearning to walk and eventually returning to the field. She now has her sights set on the Boston Marathon this April, giving back to an organization that did so much for her. Subscribe to the AdaptX Podcast for more inspiring stories like Caylie's. Takeaways Caylie's journey highlights the importance of resilience in the face of adversity. The support system from family and friends is crucial during rehabilitation. Relearning to walk after surgery was a significant mental and physical challenge. Training for the Boston Marathon symbolizes her recovery and determination. Her athletic background helped her navigate the challenges of recovery. The experience taught her to appreciate and celebrate the little things in life. Caylie plans to apply the lessons learned from her journey to her professional career…

People in this episode

Host: AdaptX

Guest: Caylie McMahon

Topics covered

• resilience
• rehabilitation
• spinal tumor
• Boston Marathon
• support system
• athletic recovery

Keywords

• Caylie McMahon
• spinal tumor
• rehabilitation
• Boston Marathon
• resilience
• support system
• athletic recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Michigan

Places: England, Stanford

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