Running injury prevention

If you’ve ever felt a sharp pain in your shins when running, you may have a case of shin splints. This painful condition is a common issue for beginner and experienced runners alike. In fact, shin splints is one of the most common overuse injuries in the running community, affecting almost 35% of the athletic …

Hip pain and soreness is a common concern for runners.  Whilst some strain and soreness after running is normal, if you regularly experience hip pain after running, then it may be a sign that there is something wrong. Injuries, pulled muscles, inflammation, muscle tears and stress fractures can all be causes of hip pain.  Imbalances …

Knee pain after running is one of the most common running injuries. Unfortunately, the injury rate in the running community remains pretty high. Knee injuries in particular account for 50% of all running injuries, according to a 2015 study. Running is considered a repetitive, high impact form of exercise involving many muscles and joints, including …

Many runners are forced to hang up their shoes when an injury stops them in their tracks. The good news is there are quick and easy habits you can employ for injury free running. There’s nothing more annoying for a runner than pain. Pain can stop you in your tracks or it can be chronic …

Your hip flexors are the most important muscles in your body to keep you running strong. Hip flexors maintain mobility, stability and strength of other muscles. As such, they are key supporting muscles. For runners, your hip flexors are the main muscles to stretch and strengthen to avoid common running injuries. When your hip flexors …

Running form is incredibly important, but unfortunately it is often overlooked by many runners when they start their running journey. The good news is there simple tips you can follow to improve running form. Many runners neglect their running form when they first start running, then wonder why they keep getting injured. The truth is, …

Between work and family commitments, it can be hard to fit a run into a busy schedule. This is where these simple strength exercises for runners come in as they can be done virtually anywhere! The key is finding a strength workout that you can not only fit into your busy lifestyle, but one that …

You’ve completed your warm up, the weather is perfect for running, you feel good, and then you get a side stitch. A side stitch when running can be very unpleasant.  The stabbing pain beneath your ribs is probably not unfamiliar to you.  Although a side stitch is harmless, it can be enough to slow you …

Strength training exercises for runners are essential if you want to be a strong, healthy and less injury prone runner. Many runners focus on running and running alone when they first start running. However, running alone will only get you so far when improving your strength, power, speed and endurance. Once you feel like you’re …

There’s nothing more annoying and disheartening for a runner than pain. Pain can stop you in your tracks or it can be chronic – starting small and gradually getting worse over time.  The last thing a runner wants or needs is an injury. But with these injury prevention strategies you can learn how to stop …