There is no doubt that running is a great way to stay in shape, help fight off stress, and (if you feel like it) flex your competitive muscles. However, injuring yourself while doing this activity can be a concern. Injuries while running are fairly commonplace with over 52% of marathon runners and 32% of long-distance runners suffering an injury every year. The most common of these injuries are caused by a repetitive stress on the joints and tendons, with novices being twice as likely to be injured. These statistics are probably not that surprising, considering a runner pounds the pavement for so long and so often. But, there are precautions you can take. Here are six ways to prevent running injuries.
Don’t Push Too Hard, Too Fast
Our bodies only grow stronger by being placed under stress in small increments. If you push too hard, your body will break down. To avoid this, only increase the mileage you are running by 10% or less per week. Read more here...
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