From Two Wheels to Two Feet: Conquering My First 8km (The Geelong Myotherapist Journey)

For 14 months, I’ve been quietly embarking on what many of you know has been my biggest fitness transition yet. Today, I'm thrilled (and completely exhausted!) to share that I just completed my first-ever 8-kilometre run.

It might not sound like a marathon, but for someone who spent years speaking the language of spokes, saddles, and cadence, this 8km milestone feels like summiting a mountain.

The Cyclist’s Dilemma: Finding Myotherapy Relief

My history is on the bike. The effortless glide, the sustained power—that was my comfort zone. Fourteen months ago, when I decided to lace up a pair of running shoes for the very first time, I felt like a beginner all over again.

Running is a brutal master. My cycling-honed lungs were ready, but my joints, shins, and the sheer inefficiency of my new gait were a rude awakening. Cycling is non-impact; running is constant impact. The stress on my calves and body iin general was intense, demanding more than just stretching. I needed a strategy for soft tissue management, which is where my own expertise as a Myotherapist became essential.

Running with the Leopold Run club.

The 8km Grind: How Myotherapy Geelong Supported My Goal

Setting the goal of 8km wasn't arbitrary. It was the distance that felt truly daunting—long enough to require strategy, mental fortitude, and a deep well of motivation.

The run itself was a mix of triumph and agony. The first four kilometres felt great. But around the 5km mark, the fatigue shifted from a dull ache to a sharp negotiation, especially around my knees (hello, runner's knee!). That’s when you stop running with your legs and start running with your head.

I kept repeating a mantra: "You know how to push. You know the burn. This is just a hill without the bike." The key to my recovery—and a secret weapon for anyone transitioning sports—was the targeted release work myotherapy geelong can provide. This is exactly the kind of myofascial pain and dysfunction that a skilled Myotherapy Geelong session is designed to address.

When my watch beeped at the 8.0km mark, I didn't stop immediately. I slowed to a walk, doubled over, and just breathed. The sense of accomplishment was immense. It wasn't about a time; it was about covering the distance, entirely on my own two feet.

What's Next for The Manx Myo?

This journey from a cycling-dominant background to completing an 8km run is proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks, or at least teach a well-oiled cyclist to run!

It underscores a key philosophy here at themanxmyo.com: adaptability and incremental progress are everything. Fitness is not a destination; it's a series of successful transitions that require proper maintenance. If you’re dealing with the aches and pains of starting a new running program or managing an old cycling injury, come and see a local expert.

Whether you need dry needling, trigger point therapy, or a tailored rehabilitation program, let my tired legs be your inspiration. And if you're in the area, stop by my clinic for professional Myotherapy in Geelong to help you reach your next fitness milestone.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go and recover and maybe dust off the bike. Just kidding! (Mostly.)

To everyone following along: What’s your next big goal? Have you considered using Myotherapy as part of your journey. I did !

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