Healthy Runner Podcast
Duane Scotti: Physical therapist, runner, and podcaster
249. I Couldn’t Run for 42 Days with a Running Injury and this is what I learned with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] Return to Running after Injury Program
For the first time in my 13 year adult onset running journey, I didn’t run for 6 weeks!
The longest time I ever went without running was 10 days after the cape cod marathon last year to allow for full recovery.
The longest time I ever needed to recover from an injury without running was 3 days!
No, I didn’t get lazy or burnt out from running but I suffered my first running injury that forced me to shut down running completely for 42 days!
Let’s be honest… Not running and doing the thing you love just sucks!
However, with the right mindset, injury recovery, and return to running strategy you can conquer your injury and not go stir crazy without running!
In this episode, I wanted to share with you…
- Why I didn’t run for 6 weeks
- My foot injury diagnosis and recovery process
- Returning to running after injury lessons
Whether you're currently not running due to an injury or you’ve just gotten back into running from an injury, my 7 tips for how to safely return to running after injury will allow you to go from setback to comeback!
These essential steps for returning to running post-injury will not only get you back on your feet allowing your body to get stronger for running but also strengthen your mind!
Listen to my previous episode on my full running story here
Listen to my previous episode on 3 lessons learned from NOT hitting my Half Marathon Goal here
Listen to my previous episode with Mary who overcame a hamstring injury to get back to running and conquer the NYC marathon!
Download my FREE E-book on Plantar Fasciitis
Follow along with my 25 Minute Strength Workout for Runners (TO RUN PAIN FREE)
There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long! Learn them here
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A big thanks to Naboso for your support for this episode!
Want to know what I used to recover from my foot injury to strengthen my feet for running? Kinesis board and toe splays from Naboso!
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