EP 025 || From Injury to Innovation: Cary Dunagan's RunFORM Journey

The Pendola Project Podcast

In this episode of the RunFORM Podcast, we're joined by Cary Dunagan, a competitive trail runner who had to rethink his approach to training after suffering two herniated discs. His story of dropping his ego, revisiting the foundations of running, and using our RUNFORM course to aid his recovery is both educational and inspiring.

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📌 Episode Highlights:

0:00 Meeting Cary Dunagan
Getting to know his running story and how he ended up working for ON.

10:11 One Belief Holding Athletes Back
Many athletes overlook the basics, thinking they're beyond them. Cary discusses why this mindset is flawed.

14:33 The Elites' Journey Back to the Fundamentals
Even the best athletes need to revisit the basics. Hear how Cary found success through foundational training.

22:17 Prehabilitation
Why prevention is better than cure and how preemptive conditioning can make all the difference.

35:50 Going Backwards to Get Ahead
Cary talks about the need to scale back and focus on foundational training to truly move forward in his running journey.

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00:00 Getting to know Cary Dunnigan

10:11 One belief holding so many athletes back

14:33 The elites' journey back to the fundamentals

22:17 Prehabilitation

35:50 Going Backwards to get ahead