What happens when your body forces you to stop?
After being diagnosed with viral myocarditis, Neena, an exercise physiologist, marathon runner, and coach, faced the toughest challenge of her life — learning to trust her heart again.

In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, Ash dives into Neena’s journey of recovery, resilience, and rediscovering the joy of running. From hospital visits to her comeback miles, she opens up about the physical and emotional toll of heart inflammation, rebuilding confidence, and finding purpose beyond performance.

You’ll hear real talk about:
✅ Returning to running after myocarditis
✅ Marathon training and pacing post-illness
✅ Exercise physiology insights for injury recovery
✅ Mental resilience, body awareness, and self-compassion
✅ Running for joy, not just for PRs

This isn’t about medals, it’s about courage, patience, and what it means to truly start over.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

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