152: How to Safely Return To Running After A Break

Breaks in training consistency can happen for so many reasons.  You can get sick, go on vacation, get busy at work, need extended recovery after a race, or find yourself injured.  The key to long term improvement is not that you cannot ever take a break, it’s how to come back successfully.  The road back to running will not be identical for everyone, but there are some safer guidelines to follow.   Highlights of the Episode   Running is not a perfectly smooth path  If you have taken a step back from running for whatever reason, you need a plan to comeback The comeback is physical and mental If you missed a couple days because you “didn’t have time” If you missed a week without an injury Missed a week because of injury Missed a few weeks with illness You had a big race and oops a month has gone by and you ran 2-3 times Stay focused on establishing good routines as you build back up   Thanks for Listening!! To join our Runner's Body Masterclass to learn how to evaluate and treat lower leg and foot pain, click here.   To join the RLR Tribe, click here. Are you making one of these training mistakes?  Check out our free resource, 12 Mistakes that Runners Make, to find out what you could be doing wrong and what you need to be doing instead! If you have a topic you would like us to talk about, please send us an email at [email protected]    Come find us on Facebook and Instagram and say hi! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Google Play Interested in Training plans and Coaching? Check that out here!   Don't forget: The information in this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.   Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.