Runners will always get injuries. Whether they’re caused by overtraining, the idiosyncrasies of the person’s movement or an accident along the way. Everyone’s returning to running will look different, but what are some common themes and pitfalls? Let’s find out….
All runners have little complaints that may flare up now and then, or areas that may ache for a few minutes on a run every now and then, but most injuries are to a greater or lesser extent, avoidable. If…
Injuries happen. It’s virtually inevitable at some point, but as much as tape, straps and supports may be needed in the short term, don’t let yourself become reliant. The healing process It’s important to take time, listen to the professionals treating your…
With longer races come more training miles and a higher rate of injury in a fair few cases. But does the extra mileage cause the problem? Let’s find out. Causation and correlation I have no doubt that for a…
None of us are perfect, and with running training being so nuanced due to so many variables, we’re bound to make a few mistakes. Here we’ll look at some of the common slip ups people make and how to avoid…
Injuries are almost inevitable when you’re a runner. But you don’t need to keep getting the same one repeatedly. This article was inspired by a conversation I had with a fellow club runner and is in no way a judgement,…
Injuries in running are incredibly common, as you’ve probably found if you’re reading this. After all that hard work, a couple of weeks or more without running can feel like torture so I want to help you stay positive and…