Easing Back into Running: A Guide to Rekindling Your Love for the Sport

<p style="text-align:center"><img src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/1374504/1846836/14334" style="height:0px; position:absolute; visibility:hidden; width:0px"></p></div><div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gb79zmdjyu" data-azat-pid="gb6cepf4o0" id="gb6cepf4o0" data-azb="az_image" data-az-human-readable="Image" data-az-human-readable-en="Image" data-azat-image="https://runwire.storms.ai/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/v5_03.png?fid=968" data-azat-height="" data-azat-box_model="000000" data-azat-style="background-color:#000000;"><img class="az-image-content" style="background-color:#000000;
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However, taking a break from running, whether due to injury, personal commitments, or simply a loss of motivation, can make it challenging to get back into the groove.</span></p></div><div class="az-element az-html" style="" data-az-persist="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" data-az-id="gbsmcnfiaf" data-azat-pid="gbk074568d" id="gbk074568d" data-azb="az_html" data-az-human-readable="HTML" data-az-human-readable-en="HTML" data-azat-an_infinite="no" data-azat-box_model="000000" data-azcnt="true"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@r4ucoaching/video/7213488763593346346" data-video-id="7213488763593346346" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@r4ucoaching" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@r4ucoaching?refer=embed">@r4ucoaching</a> Here’s how to return to running after taking some time off - whether that be due to sickness, injury, busyness, or whatever it may be. Always get cleared from a doctor first if you’ve been injured or sick, But once cleared, this is the order I like to progress in to smoothly build back into things while minimizing the risk for re-aggravating an injury or sickness. It’s never too late to get back into running! -Casey <a title="returntorunning" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/returntorunning?refer=embed">#returntorunnin…; <a title="howtostartrunning" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/howtostartrunning?refer=embed">#howtostartru…; <a title="beginnerrunner" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/beginnerrunner?refer=embed">#beginnerrunner<…; <a target="_blank" title="♬ Surround Sound - Instrumental - Fruity Covers" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Surround-Sound-Instrumental-70609584496611…;♬ Surround Sound - Instrumental - Fruity Covers</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></div><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gbryf9l7f0" data-azat-pid="gbfrc2xiso" id="gbfrc2xiso" data-azb="az_text" data-az-human-readable="Text" data-az-human-readable-en="Text" data-azat-an_infinite="no" data-azat-box_model="000000" data-azcnt="true"><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:38"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Start Slowly and Set Realistic Goals:</strong></span></p><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:160"><span style="font-size:18px;">It's important to approach your running comeback with a gradual and realistic mindset. Don't rush into ambitious goals or try to replicate your previous running routine right away. Instead, start with short, comfortable runs and gradually increase the duration and intensity as your fitness improves. Setting small, achievable goals will help you stay motivated and prevent discouragement.</span></p><p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:33"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Prioritize Injury Prevention:</strong></span></p><p data-sourcepos="13:1-13:417"><span style="font-size:18px;">Incorporating strength training into your routine can significantly enhance your running performance and reduce the risk of injuries. Strengthening core muscles, such as the abdominal and back muscles, provides stability and support for your running form. Additionally, strengthening supporting muscles in the legs, such as the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves, can help prevent muscle strains and overuse injuries.</span></p><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><a draggable="false" data-cke-saved-href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/c/1374504/1846880/5311" href="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/c/1374504/1846880/5311" id="1846880" target="_top"><img alt="" draggable="false" data-cke-saved-src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/5311-1846880" src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/5311-1846880" style="height:250px; width:300px"></a><img draggable="false" data-cke-saved-src="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/i/1374504/1846880/5311" src="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/i/1374504/1846880/5311" style="height:0px; position:absolute; visibility:hidden; width:0px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><img border="0" draggable="false" height="0" data-cke-saved-src="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/i/1374504/1846880/5311" src="https://backcountry.tnu8.net/i/1374504/1846880/5311" style="position:absolute;visibility:hidden;" width="0"></span></p><p data-sourcepos="15:1-15:38"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Embrace Cross-Training Activities:</strong></span></p><p data-sourcepos="17:1-17:325"><span style="font-size:18px;">Cross-training, integrating different types of exercise into your routine, can provide a refreshing change of pace and reduce the likelihood of boredom or overuse injuries. Low-impact activities like swimming, cycling, or yoga can offer effective workouts while giving your body a break from the repetitive stress of running.</span></p><p data-sourcepos="19:1-19:41"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Find a Running Buddy or Join a Group:</strong></span></p><p data-sourcepos="21:1-21:368"><span style="font-size:18px;">Running with a friend or joining a running group can provide motivation, accountability, and a sense of camaraderie. Having a running partner can help you push yourself further and stay on track with your goals. Additionally, joining a running group can introduce you to new running routes, provide guidance from experienced runners, and foster a supportive community.</span></p><p data-sourcepos="23:1-23:44"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Listen to Your Body and Prioritize Rest:</strong></span></p><p data-sourcepos="25:1-25:294"><span style="font-size:18px;">Rest is crucial for muscle recovery and injury prevention. Don't push yourself too hard, especially during the initial stages of your running comeback. Listen to your body's signals and take rest days when needed. Adequate sleep is also essential for optimal performance and overall well-being.</span></p><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><a draggable="false" data-cke-saved-href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1374504/1294983/9383?sourceid=imp_0000111122…; href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1374504/1294983/9383?sourceid=imp_0000111122…; id="1294983" target="_top"><img alt="" draggable="false" data-cke-saved-src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/9383-1294983" src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/9383-1294983" style="height:250px; width:300px"></a><img draggable="false" data-cke-saved-src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/1374504/1294983/9383" src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/1374504/1294983/9383" style="height:0px; position:absolute; visibility:hidden; width:0px"></span></p><p data-sourcepos="27:1-27:57"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Enjoy the Process and Celebrate Your Accomplishments:</strong></span></p><p data-sourcepos="29:1-29:207"><span style="font-size:18px;">Running should be an enjoyable activity, not a source of stress or frustration. Focus on the positive aspects of running, such as the feeling of accomplishment after a run, the fresh air and scenery, and the improved physical and mental health benefits. Celebrate your progress along the way, no matter how small the achievements may seem.</span></p><p data-sourcepos="31:1-31:50"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Additional Tips for Getting Back into Running:</strong></span></p><ul data-sourcepos="33:1-39:0"><li data-sourcepos="33:1-33:74"><span style="font-size:18px;">Warm up before each run to prepare your muscles and joints for activity.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="34:1-34:75"><span style="font-size:18px;">Cool down after each run to promote recovery and prevent muscle soreness.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="35:1-35:79"><span style="font-size:18px;">Wear appropriate running shoes and clothing that provide comfort and support.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="36:1-36:52"><span style="font-size:18px;">Stay hydrated before, during, and after your runs.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="37:1-37:80"><span style="font-size:18px;">Fuel your body with nutritious foods to provide the energy needed for running.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="38:1-39:0"><span style="font-size:18px;">Be patient and consistent in your efforts.</span></li></ul><p data-sourcepos="40:1-40:287"><span style="font-size:18px;">Rekindling your love for running requires patience, dedication, and a willingness to adapt your approach. By incorporating these strategies and prioritizing your well-being, you can effectively ease back into running and rediscover the joy and benefits this rewarding sport has to offer.</span></p><!--{cke_protected}{C}%3C!%2D%2D%7BC%7D%253C!%252D%252D%257BC%257D%25253C!%25252D%25252D%25257BC%25257D%2525253C!%2525252D%2525252D%2525257BC%2525257D%252525253C!%252525252D%252525252D%252525257BC%252525257D%25252525253C!%25252525252D%25252525252D%25252525257BC%25252525257D%2525252525253C!%2525252525252D%2525252525252D%2525252525257BC%2525252525257D%252525252525253C!%252525252525252D%252525252525252D%252525252525257BC%252525252525257D%25252525252525253C!%25252525252525252D%25252525252525252D%25252525252525257BC%25252525252525257D%2525252525252525253C!%2525252525252525252D%2525252525252525252D%2525252525252525257BC%2525252525252525257D%252525252525252525253C!%252525252525252525252D%252525252525252525252D%25252525252525252525253Cscript%252525252525252525252520async%25252525252525252525253D%252525252525252525252522%252525252525252525252522%252525252525252525252520src%25252525252525252525253D%252525252525252525252522https%25252525252525252525253A%25252525252525252525252F%25252525252525252525252Fwww.tiktok.com%25252525252525252525252Fembed.js%25252525252525252525252… class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-md-4" style="" data-az-id="gb63dnavya" data-azat-pid="gbzdy8zyly" id="gbzdy8zyly" data-azb="az_column" data-az-human-readable="Column" data-az-human-readable-en="Column" data-azat-width=" 1/3" data-azcnt="true"></div></div></div></div><div class="az-element az-section" style="" data-dxpr-builder-libraries="" data-az-id="gbbtrlaskd" data-azat-pid="gb38dmymqt" id="gb38dmymqt" data-azb="az_section" data-az-human-readable="Section" data-az-human-readable-en="Section"><div class="az-ctnr container" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-html" style="" data-az-persist="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" data-az-id="gbf7jvl5n2" data-azat-pid="gb4hfctoxb" id="gb4hfctoxb" data-azb="az_html" data-az-human-readable="HTML" data-az-human-readable-en="HTML" data-azat-box_model="000000" data-azcnt="true"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@_runwithme/video/7104746578363141418" data-video-id="7104746578363141418" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@_runwithme" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@_runwithme?refer=embed">@_runwithme</a> Reply to @ktholla 1 mile = 1 mile no matter how fast you run!! 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