How To Return To Running After Injury

There's nothing worse than being sidelined with a running injury! Learn how to return to running after injury with these tips from Coach Nate.

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[wolfsrule]

I’m finally coming back to running 6 months after breaking my ankle. Hoping to be strong enough to run a 5k in November of this year!

[danieltracy]

I appreciate your videos. It can be mentally devastating to be pushing yourself and hitting amazing goals only to find yourself injured. These videos are great inspiration to become healthier and stronger holistically to prevent injury and get better results. I'm still a bit limited but these videos make me feel better because I have a plan of action!

[Elizabeth.]

With COVID I went from running twice a week (at 3 months postpartum) to 4-5 days. Plus I was breastfeeding and not taking supplements. It was a recipe for disaster. I’m on Week 13 of recovery from stress fractures in both tibia.

As devastated as I was initially (I will miss out on running the Berlin marathon), it was a blessing in disguise. My new goal was to get my frame as strong as possible via strength training (thank Heavens for Peloton classes!!!). It has made a WORLD of difference in my recovery both physically and mentally. As runners it’s so easy to skip the strength training and stretching. But they are monumental in keeping our frame nice and strong. And more importantly - injury free! Cross training on the bike also helped me keep up and improve my cardiovascular fitness.

I just started running again this past weekend. I’m easing into it with just light jogging/walking for no more than 30 min (x2 per week) because I’m terrified of re-injuring myself but I know it will be worth it long term.

To all my fellow runners dealing with injuries: keep up the good fight. Don’t underestimate the power of strength training and cross training! You will be a stronger, faster runner because of it.

[ciarajade]

i’ve never been a runner but i broke my ankle back in february so i’m just itching to run! i’m gonna start by trying to do a mile and go from there! thank u for this video !!!!

[hammockslayer]

Im mentally devastated after my severe lower back injury...14 days left for first 10km after injury...i still got pain...but i cant afford to be in bed rest anymore...pray for me fellow athletes

[hugomunoz]

Thanks so much for this; cannot wait untill i start running after my pelvic fracture injury. 👏

[einabq]

Thank you so much for this! It’s 1:30 in the morning and I’m missing running. I’m not yet ready to come back. Have not run since early February but I’m watching videos like this to get the mind ready. Love these tips and makes so much sense to look at the entire body and habits not just with running but everyday life. Thank you! See ya soon!!

[jamieg]

Always so insanely helpful, love this guy! The strengthening exercises you guys recommended targeted my problem areas and now I'm stronger than ever, thank you so much!

[yomamasushi]

This video couldn't have come at a better time, I'm currently recovering from a stress fracture and should be medically cleared in a few weeks. I'm so excited!

[orlandox]

On my 13th week after an ankle break and foot fracture. I miss running my 12-15 miles a week. Going to start running in a week. Thank you for the information and motivation!

[charliebeansel]

I haven't been able to run for over 2 years because of an injury. I'm almost back to being able to run and I can't wait

[Gsxrkid_]

Thank u so much for this video I had snapped my tibia and fibula 5 months ago and I finally feel like I can start to get back in the swing of things 👌

[michellefortier]

Great video! Taking it slow will be a challenge but I will try.

[mrcomet]

Devastating plantar fascial rupture on my first marathon, made it 18 miles and I’ve been out on injury for 3 months now after running damn near every day for a year straight. I hope I can find some success with your advice. Thank you.

[hurmanfåraiallaämnen]

can you please do a video about increasing your training quantity without going back to injury ? please

[declanhowley]

great video.listen to your body that will always tell you when it s ready or not to go back on the run..after an injury you have to start back to basics, time and rest are the best healers..❤ from ireland

[HeidiFieldAlvarez]

I love your videos. Just the right amount of info and presented really well. Thanks!

[adiedonoghue]

Returning soon from shin splints. Like the idea of squats mid runs, I need tobstrengthen and slow down rather than focus on pace. Great video thanks

[cochoslp]

Omg. Loved it🖖🏼 Getting better here. I injured my left femoral quadriceps and I’m coming back slowly as you suggested. Great video. Cheers from Baja, Mexico amigo!!

[kb]

About a decade ago I sprained both my ankles within a year of eachother....twice. Lets just say I had a drinking problem. Now, I run and excersize. The first 20 min run, I couldn’t move my feet after. I looked 90 years old going up/down the stairs. Since then, I havent gotten AS sore. I feel like these injuries are haunting me and I fear I will never be able to do more than 4 miles. These videos are really helpful in ideas and advice, I hope to do the two week training soon. I will stretch/cross train/ do short runs mixed with walking. I have to be super patient with myself and forgiving. Thanks for all the good videos! I will let you know if I ever get to that 10k.