RUNNING SEASON IS BACK!

With the temperatures warming up, it’s time to lace up your runners and kickstart the running season! Just remember, as the training ramps up, so does the risk of injury. Below are some tips to help you stay healthy NOW and stay injury free.

COMMON RUNNING INJURIES

·        Shin splints

·        Patellar tendinopathy

·        Hamstring strain

·        IT band syndrome

·        Achilles tendinopathy

Now let’s go over some ways to keep yourself injury-free this season.

1.PRIORITIZE STRENGTH TRAINING

Running is an activity that can cause overuse injuries because of its repetitive nature. Including resistance training helps to build overall muscle to withstand the loads placed on your body while running. This is a great time to add in the basics such as squats, lunges and Bulgarian split squats to increase your lower body strength.

2.ADD MOBILITY TRAINING

Tight muscles are inevitable after some long runs, so it’s necessary to keep the hips, back and legs mobile to help prevent injuries to these areas. Add in an active warm up before your run to include high knees, leg swings, some two-foot hops and hip openers.

3. INJURY REHAB AND MAINTENANCE WORK

Don’t let any strains or nagging injuries linger for too long. A quick check in with a rehab specialist can set you up for a long successful running season!

No runner wants to deal with an injury during their season, so it is essential to be incorporating specific exercises into your routine. Balance out your running schedule with strength and mobility days to not only stay injury free but have longevity and success in your running season this year.

If you need more guidance on injury prevention or treatment, our team at Reforge is here for you whenever you need. Happy Running!