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PHT Success Story: Brooke Benton’s Journey to Recovery
In this powerful and inspiring episode, we welcome Brooke Benton, a personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and author, who shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT). Brooke opens up about her struggles, setbacks, and the pivotal mindset shifts that led her to recovery.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Brooke’s background in the fitness industry and how her passion for movement shaped her career
How overtraining, perfectionism, and high self-expectations contributed to her PHT injury
The emotional and psychological battles that amplified her pain and delayed healing
The turning point—embracing wellness, strength training, and self-compassion
Key strategies that helped Brooke finally break free from chronic pain
The connection between mental health, trauma, and persistent pain
How she successfully returned to running, including her emotional comeback race
Key Takeaways for PHT Recovery:
Strength training is crucial – Incorporating heavy resistance exercises (like deadlifts and hamstring curls) played a massive role in Brooke’s recovery
Mental health matters – Addressing emotional stress, perfectionism, and suppressed emotions was key to reducing pain sensitivity
Healing is holistic – Nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connections all play a role in tendon recovery
Small wins matter – Celebrating progress (instead of dwelling on limitations) builds a positive mindset that supports recovery
You are not alone – Many runners struggle with PHT, but with the right approach, full recovery is possible
Connect with Brooke Benton:
Instagram: @BrookeBenton
Strava: Brooke Benton-Himena
Books: “Sweat with Brook Benten”
Or “10 Minutes to Slim and Sober.” Availabile here: https://brookbenten.com/shop/
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