Here’s an 8-week training plan for your first 10K, designed to fit a nurse's schedule with three runs per week. This plan includes a slow long run and speed training, while ensuring that your total distance increases by no more than 10% each week. Get started today!
Here’s an 8-week training plan for your first half marathon, designed to fit the demands of a busy nurse life. It includes a slow long run in Zone 2, speed training, and ensures that your weekly mileage increases by no more than 10%, while keeping 80% of your total distance in Zone 2.
In this article, we dig into the powerful parallels between running and nursing, highlighting how both require immense endurance, resilience, and adaptability!
Just as nurses fuel with good food and hydration to care for others, runners need to nourish themselves to go the extra mile:
you can't save lives on an empty tank!
Like choosing the right scrubs for a long shift, picking the right shoes and gear is essential for runners; after all, blisters and wardrobe malfunctions aren't part of the game plan!
Just as nurses know the importance of a good night’s sleep to recharge, runners must embrace rest and recovery—because even superheroes need a break to stay at best!
Like mastering body mechanics in patient care, good running form is crucial for avoiding injuries and ensuring every step counts—because no one wants to be sidelined!
Just as nurses prepare their patients before a procedure, runners need effective pre- and post-run exercises—because no one wants to hit the pavement "running on empty"!
Race day can feel like a hectic shift, so having a solid game plan is key for runners to cross the finish line, just like nurses need to navigate a busy day with finesse!
Running builds resilience like nursing builds character—both teach us to face challenges head-on, pushing through discomfort and emerging stronger with every step!
It’s not just about the physical grind; mental grit gets you through the toughest miles and the longest shifts—because success is often a battle of the mind!
Heart Rate Training: the key to running smarter, not harder—because knowing when to push and when to recover is what keeps you going faster and longer!
Just like you’d care for a patient with a sprained ankle, treat your own running injuries with the same TLC to stay
strong and long on your feet!
Just like you’re there for your patients, charity runs give you the chance to run for a cause and support those who need it most-
taking it one step at a time!
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