The second installment of Derek’s injury recovery series is here, and a lower back MRI has offered a new perspective on his situation.

In this article Derek gives you everything - an update on his recovery timeline, an anatomical breakdown on the relationship between the lumbar and our lower extremeties, and some wise words for those struggling through the dark days of injury.

In 2018, Derek Tao took 12 seconds off his 1500m PR. It was just his first spring as a post-collegiate, and the future seemed limitless.

However, due to chronic injuries Derek hasn’t raced in over 2 years. Still, he’s holding onto hope of a healthy future.

Here’s the first post in Derek’s new blog series dedicated to the injured runner, in which he’ll document his long and winding road back to health.