My Exciting Return to Running After an Injury

TLDRAfter a 3-week break due to injury, I was finally able to test my running again. I started with a short run on the treadmill and felt pain-free. This run will determine if I can continue my marathon training.

Key insights

🏃‍♂️After a 3-week break, I successfully tested my running and felt pain-free.

👟I ran on the treadmill using my favorite running shoes, the Boston model.

💪I will listen to my body and take things slow to avoid reinjury.

🍽️I plan to consume extra protein for recovery after my run.

🎯The outcome of this run will determine if I can continue my marathon training.

Q&A

How long was your break from running?

I took a 3-week break from running due to an injury.

What distance did you run during the test run?

I started with a short run of 1 km on the treadmill.

What shoes did you use for the run?

I ran in my favorite running shoes, the Boston model.

Will you continue running if you feel good tomorrow?

Yes, if I feel good after this run, it means I can continue my marathon training.

What precautions are you taking to avoid reinjury?

I am taking things slow and listening to my body to avoid reinjury.

Timestamped Summary

00:00After a 3-week break, I tested my running again.

00:21I started with a short run on the treadmill to see how I feel.

02:35I ran for about 1 km and felt really good.

02:55I felt pain-free and excited about continuing my marathon training.

03:30I received new running shoes to support my training.

05:17I tried out the new shoes and they felt comfortable.

08:07I had lunch, consisting of avocado, bread, salad, and cottage cheese.

12:23I joined a social run in central Copenhagen.