As the festive season of Chinese New Year nears its end, many of us must be thinking of ways to shred that extra pounds we gained over the week of eating and snacking, or maybe you have just taken a running break to celebrate the festive holiday with your family and friends.
So, are you ready to start running again? Whether you’ve been on a break for a few weeks, a few months, or a few years, getting back to running is always challenging. It can be daunting to get back into running after taking some time off, but returning to running is achievable, and with the right plan and a little patience, you can get back on track with your training schedule.
Here’s how you can get back on track to start running again.
1.Manage your expectations
After coming back from your holidays, you can’t expect to pick up where you left off if you haven’t been training. Your body will need time to get used to the stress of running again.
Keep an open mind, listen to your body, and don’t feel pressured to run the same distance or pace.
2.Follow a Training Plan
If you don’t know where to start, you may follow a training schedule to learn how to get back into running. Many runners who’ve taken a long break from running find it helpful to follow a beginner schedule so they can reestablish a running habit.
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3.Cross Train
When you cross-train on the days when you are not running, you can increase your endurance and build strength without over-stressing your joints and reduce the risk of injury. You can try cross-training activities such as swimming, cycling, walking, yoga, or strength training.
4.Stay Accountable
Staying accountable is the best way to get back on track and be consistent. Create or join an accountability partner. Friends, running groups, or a coach will make it harder to skip out on a run. It will be more exciting when you get to share your achievement with them rather than alone. Think of your accountability partners as a support system.
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5.Get Enough Rest
The most common mistake that runners make as they get back into running is running too much and too fast. Your body may take a longer time to adapt to new stress so even when you feel like you can run faster, run longer or run more frequently, it’s important to stick to your plan and get enough rest.
This will help you avoid injuries and over-stretching from running too hard.
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