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Return to Running - Physical Therapist Prescribed After Injury or Beginner 20 Week Plan

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Return to Running - Physical Therapist Prescribed After Injury or Beginner 20 Week Plan

Author

Alyssa Morrison

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Length

20 Weeks

Plan Description

Research suggests that between 70-90% of runners will get injured each year. Therefore, following a training plan created by and prescribed by physical therapists, as well as sports medicine doctors, is key to returning as safely and effectively as possible. This plan will get you there and then continue to progress your run training with a gradually longer run (up to 2 hours), as well progressively incorporate speed into your workouts with strides, surges, hill repeats and tempo efforts. 


Completing this training plan will have you in a position to be running healthy with proper running mechanics and proper fitness conditioning with a strong endurance foundation and gradual incorporation of speed efforts.  


Please note: When recovering from an injury, it is important to follow the guidance of your doctor or physical therapist as to when to begin your return to running training program. 




IS THIS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOU? 


The main goal of this training program is to provide you the opportunity to return to running so you can participate in the sport you love while minimizing your risk for injury. This training program can be used to return to running after time off or return to running after an injury.   It also can be combined with your current cross training routine as desired. 




WHAT BASE LEVEL OF FITNESS IS REQUIRED?


This training program can be used to return to running after time off or return to running after an injury. Ideally a base level of fitness is maintained from cross-training however not required. 




WHAT IS INCLUDED? 


Purchase of this training plan includes the following: 


·  In-depth, instructional 30+ page Injury Prevention Athlete's Guide.  For more details on what is included, please send an inquiry to review the Table of Contents. 


-  Glut Activation Exercises document, as well as supplementary core and glut videos to maintain vital healthy activation and engagement


-  Comprehensive static running drills (plus video demonstrations), as warm up, to help ingrain efficient and effective running form. Dynamic warm up drills also included if preferred


-  Injury prevention strategies are built into the workouts. 


- Training plan uses common language and little to no abbreviations to try to decipher.  


· Email access to the coach and author for questions, concerns or guidance 




FURTHER QUESTIONS? 


Please email Coach AJ at: AJ@MultisportinMotion.com or alyssajmorrison@gmail.com or visit us at www.multisportinmotion.com

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x6
02:36:00 02:00:00
Strength x3
00:60:00 00:20:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:36:00 02:00:00
Strength
00:60:00 00:20:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Alyssa (AJ) Morrison

Multisport In Motion

Multisport in Motion was created to put your goals in motion! Whether your dream is to race an Ironman or your goal is to break the running injury cycle, my mission is to guide you through this dynamic process. My holistic approach focuses on quality training for work-life-sport balance within your given parameters to strategically progress your goals. Through personalized virtual coaching, I will meet you where you are with vision and compassion.

What is your big dream or goal? ☺️


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