How To Start Running After An Injury

In the journey of running, a person can get injured more times than he can count. Running can be challenging after an injury and most athletes make the very common mistake of returning to running too soon. For a good, competitive comeback, make sure that you have taken some time off after an injury to heal it completely otherwise it can cause long-lasting health conditions.

In this article, you will find some beneficial guidelines to help you get back on track in no time. Everybody reacts differently to injury but applying these simple tips and tricks after your injury can be the game changer.

Listen To The Voice Of Your Body

Listen to your body’s inside voice first before jumping back into running. Check yourself if you have any kind of pain in your injury. Or if you can do normal routine work without pain. If that is the case, then nothing can get between you and your fun with running.

Walk Before You Run

The famous saying “walk before you run” does fit quite literally in this case scenario. Examine yourself and see if your body can handle the basic mechanical load of walking easily without causing re-injury or any kind of discomfort.

Proper Stretching And Warm Up

Before reintroducing your body to high-intensity running, stretch yourself or do a proper warm-up. So, your body can become flexible and able to keep up with the stress which comes along with running. It is an important healing step for a pre-run.

Start Slow

Once you get back into running after an extended break due to an injury, try not to push yourself very hard. Go easy on yourself and start slow. You might feel mental pressure and compare your current performance with your former performance. But it is necessary to stay slow because “slow and steady wins the race”!

Set Realistic Goals After Returning

To keep yourself motivated, set the standard bar low. You will feel more motivated and successful every time you accomplish your goals. This technique will gradually build your stamina and confidence back. In no time, you will be back in the game with high spirits.

Bottom Line

To keep yourself motivated, set the standard bar low. You will feel more motivated and successful every time you accomplish your goals. This technique will gradually build your stamina and confidence back. In no time, you will be back in the game with high spirits.