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6 Common Running Overuse Injuries (And How To Avoid Them) » Salads for Lunch

Runner's knee sucks. There's no other way to say it. You know how debilitating runner's knee pain can be if you've experienced it before. Every step hurts. It stops runners in their tracks. Runner's knee is so prevalent that 1 in 4 physically active people suffers from it* - yikes! But there are some preventative measures to prevent runner's knee from happening (or from coming back again), and they're really pretty easy to integrate into your weekly workout schedule. This post may contain…

There are 4 hip exercises that I include quite often in training plans with runners. You can cycle a few of these into your weekly strength training plan or complete the series after a few runs each week. You can use a theraband or stretch cords for these exercises. I also recommend standing on an unstable surface for the hip extension & abduction, once you have mastered the movements on a stable surface.

Injuries for runner's feet can be a hassle, but there's no need to worry. With these tips for prevention and recovery, you'll be back on that trail in no time.

Should you change your stride? What actually matters in a running gait analysis for injury prevention and speed improvement....

It's imperative to learn how to warm up before a run workout to train at optimal levels and prevent any potential aches, pains or injuries. Here are nine dynamic exercises to get the blood flowing for a successful run session. Click on link for complete details and coach notes.

Running injuries are extremely common; in fact, a mind-boggling 50% of runners get injured each year, according to Yale Medicine. Getting injured as a runner can be incredibly demoralizing. It can stop our training in its tracks and grind to a halt any momentum we had. The good news is most injuries are preventable. When certain protocols are followed, you can dramatically decrease your risk of getting injured and stop them from re-occurring in the future.

Prevent Injury by Improving Your Running Cadence

Running injuries are bound to come at some point or another with long distance running. How do you know if you are injured, what should you do and when can you run again?? Here are some tips.

Like every sport, running comes with injury risk. The Run Clever study mentioned in this blog highlights common injuries recreational runners endure and their median recovery times. These results of the study are eye-opening for any runner... 😳 injury prevention // running tips // run faster now tips // running injuries // running recovery // running coach tips