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Originally posted by cowlick
I've been running for a little less than a year. I got into running around new years and ran a few half marathons training on my own.
Then I blew my knee out and had to stop running. I got really discouraged and couldn't get started again.
I recently joined a 'boot camp' class at my gym, which is basically a running program. Having the accountability to show up at the class I paid for and the fun of working with a group have helped to pep me up again.
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Be careful to avoid overuse injuries. That's a common mistake with runners, but new runners are especially prone to this in my opinion. If something keeps hurting, slow down and rest it until it heals before pushing yourself any harder. If you manage an injury while it's still mild, you'll lose much less training time and progress than if you push yourself until it becomes serious. Listen to your body. Don't forget the RICE protocol when you're injured:
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation