In April 2018, Catherine Matacic ran the full 10-mile Cherry Blossom race. In April 2018 she saw a family medicine physician whose practice was recommended by a co-worker. After an X-ray and an MRI failed to uncover anything definitive, the doctor said it was possible she had an unspecified neurological disorder or an orthopedic problem. By March 2019 she was able to run without pain.