Running Program
Structured return to running, building distance and pace over time.
What it helps
A structured return to running that builds distance and pace gradually, so the body keeps up with the load.
How to do it
- Progress from jog/walk intervals to continuous easy running.
- A typical progression runs walking, then short jog/walk intervals, then continuous easy running.
- Add distance before speed.
Tips
- Build up gradually to protect the healing tendon.
Commonly done as cleared.
Where this appears in recovery
Running Program is part of 22 recovery programs, most often at the return to sport (months 9–18), long-term knee health (months 3–12) and long-term recovery (months 6–12) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
- ACL Revision Reconstruction exercise guide
- Knee Arthroscopy with Partial Meniscectomy exercise guide
- PCL Reconstruction exercise guide
- Achilles Tendon Repair exercise guide
- Cheilectomy (Big Toe) exercise guide
- Microfracture (Knee Cartilage) exercise guide
- ACL Reconstruction exercise guide
- Hip Arthroscopy with FAI Decompression exercise guide
- MACI Cartilage Implantation exercise guide
- Flexor Tendon Repair (Leg) exercise guide
- Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair exercise guide
- Ankle Arthroscopy (Cartilage Repair) exercise guide
- …and 10 more
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.