Kinda Getting Back Into Running: 7 Tips to Get Started Again

In Episode 54 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, Claire and Travis celebrate the Fourth of July with some patriotic running fun while diving into one of the biggest questions runners ask: How do you get back into running after taking time off? Plus, they discuss major NCAA eligibility changes, Parker Valby's incredible comeback, a middle school phenom rewriting the record books, and one of the wildest ultramarathons you'll ever hear about. In This Episode: What Does That Even Mean? -What is the Peachtree Road Race? -Why it's the largest 10K in the world -Why thousands of runners consider it a bucket-list event Running News -The NCAA eliminates traditional redshirt rules with a brand-new eligibility model -Parker Valby returns from injury and runs back-to-back personal bests in the 5,000m -A 14-year-old middle school runner shatters national records before even starting high school -The unbelievable $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square that lasted 33 hours Fourth of July Running Game -Hot dogs or hamburgers? -Would you rather race in jorts or as Uncle Sam? -The most overrated Fourth of July food -And plenty of ridiculous patriotic running debates Deep Dive: Getting Back Into Running -Why you shouldn't expect to start where you left off -How to leave your ego behind during a comeback -Why run/walk intervals are one of the smartest ways to return -How to safely rebuild your mileage -The importance of strength training and cross-training -Why patience is your greatest training tool Key Takeaways ✅ Everyone loses fitness after a break—and that's completely normal ✅ Walking is part of the comeback, not a sign of failure ✅ Building slowly now helps prevent injuries later ✅ Strength training creates more durable runners ✅ The goal isn't to become the runner you were—it's to become the runner you're becoming Ready to run with purpose and find your community? Join us at: https://upwardrunning.com/kindafast Use code KINDAFAST for 2 weeks free!