The Struggles of Recovery

Hannah Bruner, sophomore cross country and track athlete—recovers after a race at the University of California San Diego on April 6. Bruner said her teammates are what fueled her love for the sport and got her through the challenges her injury posed. Photo courtesy of Hannah BrunerSports injuries can feel like looking up a narrow and winding staircase.

Pepperdine athletes who have walked through the struggle of recovery said they are asking themselves a similar question and advocating for the mental aspects of injury that accompany the physical.

Hannah Bruner, sophomore cross country and track athlete said her initial hurdle surrounding her injury was learning who she was outside of her sport.

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