Ekster Fall Sale – Up to 35% OFF! Get an extra 10% OFF at checkout with code PHILY 👉 https://partner.ekster.com/philybowden Three weeks ago I was told I had a fracture on the end of my femur and that I wouldn’t be running for three months. I pulled out of the Chicago Marathon, spent two weeks on crutches, and fully believed that running was off the cards for the rest of 2025. But… it turns out that diagnosis was wrong. In today’s video I’m sharing the full story — from the original diagnosis and how it felt to have my marathon plans crumble, to finding out what was actually going on and what that means for my recovery and running plans ahead. It’s been a rollercoaster few weeks, but I’ve learned a lot about how to advocate for yourself as an athlete, trusting your gut, and finding hope when things look bleak. If you’ve ever dealt with injury confusion or misdiagnosis, I really hope this one resonates. 💛 Sign up to the mailing list ➡️ https://philybowden.com/pages/newsletter-signup Head over to my Instagram @philybowden for more daily updates and training insights! WANT TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL? To support my running career, the channel and creation of these videos - Check out my Patreon that's linked below, with different levels of support on offer and you can gain access to extra exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/philybowden Check out my FREE Training plans: https://philybowden.com/pages/training-plans Phily’s Favourite - Here are a few things I use everyday that I love: *Just to be transparent these are all affiliate links My Watch: https://glnk.io/4x8j9/philybowden My Sunglasses: https://rstyle.me/+-jsYsfkgoJDyZPjPvzIDPA Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19812903 Want to work with me: evie@themillaragency.com Follow Daniel: Instagram: https://instagram.com/daniel_moves_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Need any videos edited?! Daniel (My husband and the editor of my videos) has got you covered! Drop him a line at: daniel@onwards.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangerlimeedits/?hl=en Website: https://www.dangerlime.com/ Check out my coaching website: https://www.philybowden.com #marathon #running #olympics