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Getting to the point where you’re pain-free after battling an injury is an incredible feeling. But it can also be a scary one, like standing out on a ledge. You’re probably eager to get back to running, but also a little fearful of re-injuring yourself.
The most important thing is that you’re listening to the guidance of any medical professional who you’ve been working with. But when they give you the OK to start running again you might feel like you’re on your own.
We spoke with several professional coaches about how to properly ease back into your routine after an injury and they gave us three key pieces of advice.
Test the waters, then focus on consistency.
If you’ve been handling the injury on your own, coach Heather McKirdy of McKirdy Trained recommends that you’re at least 72-hours pain free before thinking about returning to running. The name of the game is…
