A competitive physical activity by nature, running can not only relieve a fair amount stress in your day to day life, but also creates a cathartic outlet to increase endorphins.
Rest up
While running can a great physical activity the “runner’s high,” we feel like we can’t afford a day off, let alone a week. Rest is the opportunity for your body to fully recover from the stress you are placing on it. The best injury advice I ever read suggested that if you are hurting, take three days off. If you’re still hurting after three days, add four more. I can hear the cries of protest, but the only test to determine if you are truly injured is to give your body time. Or you could end up in the doctor’s office with the news that 68 weeks of no running
Rest up
While running can a great physical activity the “runner’s high,” we feel like we can’t afford a day off, let alone a week. Rest is the opportunity for your body to fully recover from the stress you are placing on it. The best injury advice I ever read suggested that if you are hurting, take three days off. If you’re still hurting after three days, add four more. I can hear the cries of protest, but the only test to determine if you are truly injured is to give your body time. Or you could end up in the doctor’s office with the news that 68 weeks of no running