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 2014-03-16 9:31 PM |
 Bronze member |  Subject: Return to running after injuryI am coming back to running after being laid off most of the winter due to a flare up of tendonitis in my foot. I believe I have figured out that my orthotics are actually irritating the issue instead of helping and since I have quit wearing them my foot has rapidly gotten better. The original flare up was due to trying the low drop trend but with my low arches and flexible tendons this was not a good match. Anyone have a good plan they would like to share of how to come back to running with caution? Today I did a walk/jog with 5 min walk to warm up then 2.5 min jog/2.5 min walk. This seemed to be going well then after 15 min of this I jogged for 5 min instead of breaking for the walk interval. This is why I think I need some kind of a plan, because I don't have the best judgement once I get started. |
| 2014-03-16 9:53 PM in reply to: trigal38 |
Pro  15655    | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury Both my son and I ran back from stress fractures using the following method which his run coach recommended and uses: The plan is a 30 minute run/walk 3 times per week, Week 1: run 30 seconds walk 4:30 for 6 sets Week 2: run 1 minute walk 4 minutes for 6 sets Week 3: run 1:30 walk 3:30 for 6 sets Week 4: run 2:00 walk 3:00 for 6 sets week 5: run 2:30 walk 2:30 for 6 Continue increasing the run portion for 30 seconds each week.....at 10 weeks you are back to 30 minutes of running 3 times per week and can continue from there with a 10% weekly increase by running longer or adding a day, etc.
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| 2014-03-17 6:39 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
| Bronze member | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury Originally posted by Left Brain Both my son and I ran back from stress fractures using the following method which his run coach recommended and uses: The plan is a 30 minute run/walk 3 times per week, Week 1: run 30 seconds walk 4:30 for 6 sets Week 2: run 1 minute walk 4 minutes for 6 sets Week 3: run 1:30 walk 3:30 for 6 sets Week 4: run 2:00 walk 3:00 for 6 sets week 5: run 2:30 walk 2:30 for 6 Continue increasing the run portion for 30 seconds each week.....at 10 weeks you are back to 30 minutes of running 3 times per week and can continue from there with a 10% weekly increase by running longer or adding a day, etc.
Oh gosh I need to dial it way back then! Thanks for the info. |
| 2014-03-17 7:06 AM in reply to: #4966298 |
| 14 | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury From my personal experience, 5 minutes warm up is not enough. Try warming up double the time you normally do ... It'll make your work out longer but I'm not in my prime any more and workouts take more patience from the beginning to the end. By the way, I'm also a low arch/flat foot user and I changed my running style to front half-fore foot strike. I noticed I can wear any shoe, doing so. Changing my technique has allowed me to concentrate more on consistent jogging and running instead of the amount of time before pain sets in. |
| 2014-03-17 8:25 AM in reply to: jamesepoop |
| Bronze member | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury Originally posted by jamesepoop From my personal experience, 5 minutes warm up is not enough. Try warming up double the time you normally do ... It'll make your work out longer but I'm not in my prime any more and workouts take more patience from the beginning to the end. By the way, I'm also a low arch/flat foot user and I changed my running style to front half-fore foot strike. I noticed I can wear any shoe, doing so. Changing my technique has allowed me to concentrate more on consistent jogging and running instead of the amount of time before pain sets in. I did that foot strike change several years ago and it really has helped a lot of issues. I think the combo of low arch plus extremely flexible tendons causes the majority of my problems. Most people who work on my feet think I must have been a gymnast in my youth! Good point about the warm up, especially since I am also not in my prime |
.| 2014-03-17 9:55 AM in reply to: jamesepoop |
Extreme Veteran 909 Westchester, NY | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury I'm struggling with Achilles tendinitis .. It's almost healed and I need to start a running program to ensure I don't go out too hard at first. I just got new kicks with ail or made orthotics. I am amped to run.. I have 6 or 7 races planned this year. I don't want to have to cancel or defer. |
| 2014-03-17 2:42 PM in reply to: louamerica |
| 928 | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury I made this "return to run" schedule after an injury and shared it with some people. Other time I've done less or more as it feels right. https://www.dropbox.com/s/6du10bnd2yigv0q/return%20to%20run%20schedu... |
| 2014-03-17 3:27 PM in reply to: jennifer_runs |
Extreme Veteran 909 Westchester, NY | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury Linker doesn't work. |
| 2014-03-17 3:47 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury Originally posted by trigal38 Originally posted by Left Brain Both my son and I ran back from stress fractures using the following method which his run coach recommended and uses: The plan is a 30 minute run/walk 3 times per week, Week 1: run 30 seconds walk 4:30 for 6 sets Week 2: run 1 minute walk 4 minutes for 6 sets Week 3: run 1:30 walk 3:30 for 6 sets Week 4: run 2:00 walk 3:00 for 6 sets week 5: run 2:30 walk 2:30 for 6 Continue increasing the run portion for 30 seconds each week.....at 10 weeks you are back to 30 minutes of running 3 times per week and can continue from there with a 10% weekly increase by running longer or adding a day, etc.
Oh gosh I need to dial it way back then! Thanks for the info. You can't come back too slowly as long as you are working your way back....trouble only comes from coming back too quickly. Edited by Left Brain 2014-03-17 3:47 PM |
| 2014-03-17 3:55 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Expert 1644 Oklahoma | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury When I've come back from injury or lay off I usually start with this plan: Week 1: Mon: 10min Tues: 20min Wed: 10min Thurs: 20min Sat: 30min Every week add 1min to short runs, 2mins to med runs, and 3min to long run. I will build like this for 6-8 weeks until I feel I have my legs under me again. I keep all the runs in Z1 and Z2. |
| 2014-03-17 7:18 PM in reply to: #4966298 |
| 28 | Subject: RE: Return to running after injury I'm on my way back since a double compound fractures of my tibia and fibula, I now have 2 rods 3 plates and 26 screws that make up my lower leg and will never come out because of the exensice damage done. Happened feb last year, bed ridden 8 months extensive rehab for 2 months. Anyway I'm currently primed for a HIM in May and running 3hr blocks relitively comfortable, the thing is to take to slow and warm up extremely well and really listen to your body. Every run session I do includes 20 mins of warm up drills and stretches to get my leg ready to deal with the impact and forces involved in running. In the early days if something felt off if immediately ditch the program and fall back to more drills, stretching, and very light technique work. If you have developed a muscle imbalance it also makes your strong side susceptible to injury since the body will try to favor one side. I could easily write for pages and be very boring but the main thing is to go slow (hardest thing for an athlete) always think it's about preventing further injury, if possible run with a friend/coach and ask them to constantly hassle you on your technique. Good luck !! Write notes after session, looking back at my progress has been nearly unbelievable. |
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