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Running Injuries


Running Injuries




In this section of Best Running Tips I will tell you about the most common running injuries. Learn about them so you know how to prevent them !


When it comes to this topic I rather talk about running injury prevention.



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So many of these smaller or bigger pains and issues can be prevented if runners would follow a few basic pointers (and some common sense !) :



Injury prevention tip 1 : Mileage
Build up mileage slowly and steadily. Click here for more information.
You might also want to pick up a copy of Daniels' Running Formula. It's a sensible guide to safe but incredibly effective running programs.



Injury prevention tip 2 : Rest weeks
Make every third or fourth week a rest week.
In these weeks cut back your mileage considerably.



Injury prevention tip 3 : Listen to your body.
When running is painful, then stop.



Injury prevention tip 4 : Alternate
Alternate hard and easy days.
Give your body a chance to recover !



Injury prevention tip 5 : Running schedule
Use a balanced running schedule. Have you taken a look at my beginner running programs or my heart rate monitor running programs ?



Injury prevention tip 6 : Shoes
Make sure you are using the right running shoes.



Injury prevention tip 7 : Stretching & Strengthening
Your legs have to take a lot of pounding. Make them stronger by stretching and strengthening exercises.

Another good resource is an article I have written for the running newsletter of a friend.



Injury prevention tip 8 : Marathon
Don't run a marathon in your first year....


Sorry, I needed to add the last one explicitly. There are people who run a marathon in their first running year and are completely fine. Usually people who already do other sports. So they do have at least some exercise background.

But I see so many people who start running with the sole purpose of running a marathon. And they want it immediately.... within a year, within four months or even within as much as 12 weeks. I hate to be the one telling you this, but you are very likely heading for disaster. Really want to do just that ? Be my guest, but don't be surprised if you end up injured....


That said, let's get on with a few common running injuries. I will give you a list of them. In time, I will cover them all with an article and information on how to treat and to prevent your specific injury:


  • Calf cramps / leg cramps

  • The most common running injury which every runner will suffer sooner or later are those dreaded calf cramps....

  • Nipple chafing

  • Whenever I go on a run longer than 45 minutes I end up with bleeding nipples. You too ? Then click here to find out what you can do about it...


  • Achilles Tendinitis

  • We all get achilles pains sooner or later. I recommend you read the achilles tendinitis section to find out about what commonly causes achilles tendinitis and the preventive measures you can take.


  • Shin splints

  • Another dreaded runner's injury is shin splints. Luckily you can take simple measures to reduce your chances of getting shin splints.


  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome

  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome is an overuse injury. The iliotibial band runs from your hip to your shin on the outside of your leg. The rubbing of the iliotibial band on the bones of your knee cause friction and can cause a whole lot of problems...


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  • Black toe

  • A black toenail, also known as runner's toe is a pretty common injury. It causes some discomfort, but is luckily not as painful as some of the other running injuries described in this section. Good thing is that you can fix your black toenail pretty easily, although you need to be a bit brave... click here for more info


  • Heel Spur / Plantar Fasciitis

  • Heel spur / plantar fasciitis is the result of too much wear and tear of the tissue along the bottom of your foot (the plantar fascia). It is a painful and long lasting running injury. Worth to learn more about, so you know what is causing it and how you can prevent it !


  • Running Knee Pain

  • While running knee pain can easily occur.
    After all, the knee is heavily used while running. Learn more about the most common runner's knee injuries in this article.


  • Running Stress Fractures

  • Stress fractures happen if your feet or ankles are under severe stress for a long period of time.
    They are not fun to have so educate yourself a little about this type of running injury in order to prevent them.


    And don’t forget to nurse/tend to those growing muscles with a therapeutic massage!
    For more info, see …... Deserving Body Massage - Relieving muscle soreness and enhancing athletic performance via Sports Massage. In depth info.


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