"Half of the running population gets injured in some way every year, and this estimate may very well be on the low side" (Condensed Science).It is never fun to be injured and it is even less fun if you are a runner. A runner not only feels the pain of the injury. A runner feels the pain of not being able to run. The best way to avoid this is to talk with your healthcare provider and discuss your recovery and what exercises you can do. The key is to walk as often and as frequently as you can. Pay attention to your body and any pain during an injury. Your next step up from walking should be short periods of stationary biking. Try to keep on working on increasing workout length, distance, type, and frequency depending on your healthcare provider's instructions. For most injuries workouts progress as such:
rest---walking around your house---walking outside--- stationary bike---speedwalking---swimming---rowing machine--- jogging/walking---jogging---running
I have had many injuries, some worse than others, and have followed these basic guidelines to recover quickly and properly, and if you follow these general guidelines, make sure to start out slow, listen to your body and your doctor, and realize that the best exercise is rest you will be right back out there running in no time.
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