Return to running without re-injuring yourself.
Time off happens — illness, injury, life. The biggest mistake returning runners make is doing too much, too soon. This plan rebuilds slowly with walk-run, easy mileage, and patience.
6 weeks3 runs/weekBeginner
Who it's for: Anyone returning after a break of more than four weeks.
Start under your previous level
Even if you were fit before, restart 2–3 levels lower. Fitness comes back quickly when the early weeks are sensible.
Listen to niggles
Small aches are normal. Sharp pain is not. The plan suggests rest days when sessions feel harder than expected.
Rebuild before re-targeting
Get four consistent weeks done before you set a race goal.
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