Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie answer a common question from a RunRx member: when should you contact your coach about an injury, and what should you do in the meantime? This episode explains why runners often delay asking for help, the risks of waiting (how small niggles can become bigger problems), and practical first steps you can take the moment you notice pain.

We cover:

• How to triage your symptoms (what’s usually fine to self-manage vs. when to see a doctor).
• What to send your coach (short run videos, photos of the painful area, details about when it hurts).
• Recovery expectations and typical timelines for common running injuries.
• How to continue working on your running technique while you heal—movement drills, bands, and modified drills that keep you improving without making the injury worse. If yo ...