It’s amazing to see so many people embrace running as they face quarantine mandates and practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Running has always been a therapeutic outlet for me, both mentally and physically, and research shows that running boosts your mood, reduces stress, strengthens your immune system, and helps you sleep better. But as a RRCA-certified running coach, I do worry that a lot of people may be jumping into a running routine too quickly—and ‘too much, too soon’ is the perfect recipe for injuries. 

To help everyone looking to find refuge in running right now begin, or get back to, their practice in a safe and sustainable way, I put together a list of major DOs and DON’Ts to follow as you develop your personalized running routine. As an added bonus, I included a two-week ‘return to run’ training plan. Continue reading “A Run Coach Explains How To Safely Start A Running Regime While Quarantined” →