Tips For Running After A Break
dixiewhiskey
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I stopped running for 6-7 months and before that I used to run three times a week for 30 minutes..
I'd like to add running back into my routine but am not sure how much to do at once. Any tips, ideas?
I'd like to add running back into my routine but am not sure how much to do at once. Any tips, ideas?
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Start in 1-2x a week and see how you feel. Maybe go at a slower pace. I've been easing back myself after several months off. The weather is keeping me from starting back as much as anything. All I've really noticed is I'm a little slower and slightly achier.0
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At the same amount of time or work my way up?0
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At the same amount of time or work my way up?
I would go by how your body feels. If you can do 30 minutes at a slower pace then I would start with that. I took 2 months off and my first run back was a half marathon race. I ran it 25 minutes slower than I normally do but I was fine and completed it. If you can't do 30 minutes after your time off then do some run/walk intervals and work your way up again. Listen to your body though. If you're feeling a lot of discomfort then don't push because you don't want to get injured. Remember to warm up and stretch afterwards as well.0 -
Thanks guys!0
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I would ease back in with a few mellow 20mins at an easy pace for the first week.
Based on how that went, slowly build up a base again as the weeks progress...0
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