Running is the most popular sport in England, with around 6 million people going for at least two runs in any given 28 day period. Due to the nature of running, the majority of injuries that runners will experience affect the lower extremities. Some of the most common running injuries, and their typical symptoms, include:Continue reading “Common running injuries”
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Strength Training for Runners
Each year an estimated 1 billion pairs of running shoes are sold worldwide. With so many people taking part in this sport, what is their secret to performing at their best? In order to run faster, further, and for longer, a runner needs to be strong. To achieve this, runners need to strength train inContinue reading “Strength Training for Runners”
Common Running Injuries – What are they and how can I prevent them?
In the first 3 months of the UK national lockdown in 2020, the NHS saw a 92% increase in downloads for their running app “Couch to 5k” compared to the same period in 2019. As with any sport, running doesn’t come without it’s risk of injury, and with such an increase in participation it comesContinue reading “Common Running Injuries – What are they and how can I prevent them?”
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