25/01/2026
Don't make this mistake I see time & time again.
Make space for The REHAB-RUN.
If you're getting pain when running or returning to running after injury, then read on to avoid this common mistake that usually puts you right back where you started.
In most cases running can (& often should) continue alongside rehab. But, it's likely to need adjusting.
If you have stopped running for a period of time due to injury, the running you do when you return will (absolutely should) look different to where you left off.
In both cases the run should be focussed on exposing the injury to a tolerable load.
Enter The REHAB-RUN.
Because this run should not be able heart rate data, Strava segments or your ego! Let go of that by calling it your Rehabrun.
Why not label it as such on Strava if it helps!
This could look like 15mins of 1min walk:run repeats. Or 20mins of 5mins run : 5min walk X2.
Stopping because you can't do the desired distance & pace or 'giving 5k a go' straight off of no running will likely land you back on the bike!
