Happy Monday! I recently came across this wonderful phrase: "Books are for knowledge, not transformation." This resonated with me because it wasn't anyone with a "doctor" in front of their name, or all the degrees, that changed my own life. It was a PE teacher I had in middle school who inspired me to become who I am today. He wasn't the smartest teacher I've ever had. But he was the most transformative teacher I've ever had. It was his attention to his students, his laughter, and kindness that made all the difference. I just wanted to share this personal story today because, to me, what you've tried hasn't worked. And I want to make sure you take a moment to consider why. The good news is...you're here. This tells me you're serious about fixing your situation. And getting back to the life, PAIN-FREE, that you deserve. Here’s the thing, though… You could spend hours Googling, learning the exercises, and becoming an expert in the field. But it would do you no good. Knowledge is great… But it doesn’t help transform your life. Here’s why. Knowledge can't keep you accountable and on track like a good coach or teacher does. The most successful runners in the world have coaches. The coaches are knowledgeable, but they're better at keeping them accountable. While I’ll drop some knowledge here... …I also want you take back control of the life you deserve without pain. If you're willing, I'd like you to comment below and let me know what is the #1 thing that would change for the better if you were able to fix your Achilles pain today. I’d love to hear from you and see how I can support you in your journey! 🙂 Your friend and coach, Grady

One of the things I talk about frequently with my clients is the need for consistency. It’s not enough to go to PT once or twice a week, and expect changes to happen. Work needs to be done daily! Not just through exercise, but with everything else being considered like… - What is your hydration like? - How are you fueling your recovery and activities? - What support(s) are you using to help you achieve your goal(s) It easy to get the “how” from PT and online resources. It’s much harder to find support. This is the place to be. Leave a comment below if this resonates!