Running Injuries

Running injuries are inevitable. No matter how strong or flexible you are.
For most of us, running is a very different lifestyle. It requires adjustments and hard work. Learn everything you need to know about being a successful chubby runner with or without injuries.

Nearly 50% to 75% of running injuries are overuse injuries.

If you’re like many runners, you may be logging hundreds of miles per year. The repetitive impact of all those foot strikes can take a toll on your muscles, joints, and connective tissue.

Common Running Injuries

Understanding prevention measures can help you stay healthy.

Keep reading to learn more about the most common types of running injuries, symptoms, and treatments.

Knee Pain

Read about common symptoms, prevention, and treatment of knee pain from running.

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Lower Leg Injury

Learn more about shin splints, calf strain, stress fractures or other lower leg running injuries.

Read About Lower Leg Injury

Foot Injury

Plantar fasciitis, infected ingrown toenails, or heel spurs, get more information here.

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Ankle Pain

Learn about tendonitis, sprained ankle, or stress fractures, prevention, and treatments.

Learn More About Ankle Pain

Running Stretches

Many running injuries can be prevented with stretches.

One of the best ways to prevent running injuries is to stretch your muscles before and after a run. This will help you improve flexibility, muscle strength, and pliability. It will keep your body strong, stable, and limber.

Learn more about the best stretches for beginning runners.

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Static Stretching vs. Dynamic Stretching

Learn the difference between these stretching exercises.

Static Stretching

Static is when you bend over to touch your toes and hold the pose for at least 30 seconds. A recent study found that static stretches don’t have the desired effect. This means that you aren’t preventing injuries.

Dynamic Stretching

This involves gentle, repetitive motions. These movements gradually increase circulation and muscle length. Arm swings that start small and gradually increase to become bigger are a good example.

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Injury Recovery

Recovery is a vital piece of the training.

When you are injured, it’s important to follow proper recovery protocol and take injuries seriously.

Listen to your body. Treat injury with the appropriate amount of attention. Learn more about how to safely and effectively recover from running injuries.

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