I went to #RunPainFree, Inc. (Jessica) after a PT failed to help me run without pain. After 13 months, I was convinced I was done with long runs due to pain. My only goal was to fix the nagging IT pain that just would not go away despite everything I tried. She helped not only the IT pain get better, but has worked on every single muscle that the injured IT band effected (spoiler alert- it was all of them). Not only am I running without pain now, but because my muscles are working properly, Iām even faster without extra effort simply due to running more efficiently. She is great and never once told me not to run.
- Telisa W.
I'm in my mid-forties now and let me tell you, I feel like a bad-ass. It's such a liberating feeling! I run stronger than I ever have before, even compared to when I started running a decade ago. That's not just a minor achievement; it's validation that this was all worth it. I've friends younger than me going through hip replacements and knee replacements and I wanted no part of that. I saw the pain they were dealing with and I thought, 'no, I'm not letting that happen to me'. I wanted to keep running as I got older, not hobble around on a replaced joint.
- Jackie B.
"I'm Even Faster Without Extra Effort"
"I approached Jessica after encountering recurring foot problems while running. These issues would surface every few weeks, preventing me from running for a week at a time, leading to immense frustration. However, since working with Jessica, I have noticed an immediate improvement in my condition. I felt stronger and even found myself running faster without any conscious effort.
The most remarkable change has been in my pace. Before, my fastest 'easy' pace was around 9:30. However, since working with Jessica, my easy pace ranges from 8:45 to 9:15, achieved with ease. Moreover, I've kept track of my stride, cadence, and other metrics, and have observed definitive progress. My stride is expanding, and my speed is increasing. As a result, I feel stronger and in better health overall.
All of this has been possible thanks to Jessica's expertise. She truly knows what she's doing. Thank you, Jessica."
- Ari
"This headline gets attention"
"Yesterday, I ran eight miles. Now, at 43 years old, this is a feat I hadn't achieved since my early twenties. Amazingly, I didn't feel overly tired and I wasn't in much pain.
Back in 2009, I had an ACL injury. After surgery and completing all the necessary rehab, I was never able to fully regain my previous functionality, even though I had worked with several excellent physical therapists. I was caught in a seemingly endless cycle of injury and recovery. My injuries were severe enough to halt my running. After resting for a few days, I could only manage a two or three-mile run. Understandably, this was discouraging.
Then I found the Run Pain Free Academy. From there, I received an immediate, detailed, and empathetic response from Jessica Marie Rose Legio. After a consultation with Coach Jessica, she quickly identified the hip issues I had been dealing with even before my ACL injury.
No matter what you've been told about your injury, I would urge you to contact Coach Jessica and seek her advice. There are things that physical therapists and surgeons may not know or may not tell you."