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Hi runners,
Jessy here with newsletter #363!
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Happy Monday! Today is all about coming back to running after some time off (and let me tell you, it's not that easy).
Here's what I have for you today:
- ππΌββοΈ Making a comeback to running isn't easy, regardless of whether you're a beginner or an elite athlete. As a former college runner and current pro cyclist, here's my (humbling) experience returning to running.
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- π₯³ So, you're ready to make your comeback to running, too. Here's how you can do it safely and avoid injury.
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- π Now, on the flip side, sometimes you may need to take a break from running, but you may be wondering what the signs are that you need to.
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- π Whether you're starting for the first time or coming back from a break like me, here are 21 things you should know about starting running. β
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- π Coming back to running without a clue what you should be doing can be tricky. Luckily, we've got some three-day-a-week training plans to get you started towards your goals.
Get ready to get faster!
Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor
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At 23 years old, Iβm currently a professional cyclist in peak condition, accustomed to long days in the saddle.
But recently, I decided to lace up my running shoes and return to a sport I hadnβt touched since my college days.
What I discovered along the way was eye-opening: Running again after years away is humbling, and the challenges it presents are true for anyone, whether youβre a beginner, coming back from an injury, or even an elite athlete.
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Itβs not uncommon for runners to take an extended break from training and then decide to start running again.
Perhaps a significant running injury, long acute or chronic illness, or other life change disrupts your running routine, and you end up falling away from consistent training for a while.
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βHere's how to come back safely and avoid injury.
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This sport takes a toll on the body, and sometimes, it needs a break from running. Injuries, burnout, or other life events may make us consider stopping running for a long time or even for good.
In this guide, we will explore the most common signs you may need to hang up your shoes for a while and know when itβs time to take a break from running to recover.
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So you decided to start running.
Congratulations!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner coming back from a break, here are 21 things you need to know before you start to run in order to help you properly and safely dive into the sport.
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When most people envision marathon or even half-marathon training, they imagine high-mileage weeks that involve running nearly daily, cross-training sessions, and strength training workouts.
While training for a marathon requires some long runs, and running a lot can improve your performance, itβs technically possible to finish a marathon or half marathon by running only three days per week. Here's how:
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