If there’s one thing that most runners have in common, it’s routine. That’s exactly what helps us stay on track month after month, but what happens when we’re forced to take a break due to injury? Or when we need to take a break for LIFE and possibly to become a better runner.
It turns out there are more than a few reasons that taking a break could actually help get you closer to your goals.
Ultra runner and author Mirna Valerio, aka The Mirnavator on social media, shared her thoughts when she sat down with us on our podcast Tread Lightly. She is an incredible story teller and so many of us can relate to the struggles of dealing with an injury, but we hope this gives you a new perspective on embracing time away!
“And yes, most runners will hear this like no way. This was also a process for me, too. I love it now, but it did take some time. Oh, absolutely.”
What to Do With a Long Break Caused By Injury
After an ultramarathon where she ran a painful 23-25 miles per day for 6 days, Mirna and her running coach determined that she needed a break.
This is probably the hardest break for most of us. A forced one.
And yet, we as running coaches know that there is a lot to be gained from a break. Over the course of a few months, Mirna began to discover this as well and now…
