Fitness
Running Injury Prevention
Running injury prevention relies on gradual load increases, strength, sleep, and early niggle management. Spikes in volume or intensity cause most overuse injuries.
Running injury prevention combines gradual mileage ramps, sleep, strength for hips and calves, and respecting pain signals early. The ten-percent rule is a guide, not law—listen to tissues.
Rotate surfaces and shoes modestly; fix training load before chasing magic shoes.
Common questions
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What is the top cause of running injuries?
Rapid volume or intensity spikes—too much too soon—top the list. Gradual mileage increases, sleep, and strength for hips and calves prevent more than any single stretch fad.
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