3 Training Mistakes That Most Often Lead to Injury
MISTAKE 1: TRYING TO MAKE UP FOR MISSED OR FAILED WORKOUTS
While it’s perfectly OK to rearrange and adjust a training schedule to ensure you accomplish the most important runs, simply cramming in missed workouts or attempting them again is the quickest route to injury.
It doesn’t matter if it’s weather related, a mental block, or just not having a good day, having a bad workout is very frustrating.
However, you should almost never try the workout again the next day.
The best approach is to examine why you had a bad day and try to fix that problem before your next session.
Cramming workouts together only leads to overtraining and a significant increase in injury risk. You are better off dropping a run or workout.
MISTAKE 2: RUNNING TOO FAST
Every runner loves when they crush a workout. Nothing feels better than exceeding expectations and soaking up the confidence from knowing you ran well ahead of pace.
Running faster might be well within your aerobic capabilities. However, we know that the structural system (muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones) often lag behind your aerobic fitness.
Remember that no singular workout is the key to success. The only “secret” to faster running is healthy, consistent training.
MISTAKE 3: NOT ENOUGH FOCUS ON INJURY-PREVENTION WORK
Research has shown us that structural weaknesses are a primary factor in most running injuries.
As such, one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay injury-free is to include core and hip strengthening routines into your training schedule.
Unfortunately, most runners already have a difficult time fitting in all the miles, never mind finding time for strengthening exercises. So, they skimp on the strength and preventive training in favor of running more miles
However, a much wiser decision is to include strength and preventive training, even if it’s at the expense of a few miles.
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3 Training Mistakes That Most Often Lead to Injury
MISTAKE 1: TRYING TO MAKE UP FOR MISSED OR FAILED WORKOUTS
While it’s perfectly OK to rearrange and adjust a training schedule to ensure you accomplish the most important runs, simply cramming in missed workouts or attempting them again is the quickest route to injury.
It doesn’t matter if it’s weather related, a mental block, or just not having a good day, having a bad workout is very frustrating.
However, you should almost never try the workout again the next day.
The best approach is to examine why you had a bad day and try to fix that problem before your next session.
Cramming workouts together only leads to overtraining and a significant increase in injury risk. You are better off dropping a run or workout.
MISTAKE 2: RUNNING TOO FAST
Every runner loves when they crush a workout. Nothing feels better than exceeding expectations and soaking up the confidence from knowing you ran well ahead of pace.
Running faster might be well within your aerobic capabilities. However, we know that the structural system (muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones) often lag behind your aerobic fitness.
Remember that no singular workout is the key to success. The only “secret” to faster running is healthy, consistent training.
MISTAKE 3: NOT ENOUGH FOCUS ON INJURY-PREVENTION WORK
Research has shown us that structural weaknesses are a primary factor in most running injuries.
As such, one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay injury-free is to include core and hip strengthening routines into your training schedule.
Unfortunately, most runners already have a difficult time fitting in all the miles, never mind finding time for strengthening exercises. So, they skimp on the strength and preventive training in favor of running more miles
However, a much wiser decision is to include strength and preventive training, even if it’s at the expense of a few miles.
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