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Common Running Injuries

written by Brendon

Running is one of the best ways to stay in shape, it does wonders for your cardiovascular health and burns an enormous amount of calories helping you to manage your weight. Our bodies are built for running, and it can do incredible things like boost your immune system and manage your cholesterol. But running is still a high impact activity that can cause injury. Your feet, knees and spine are all impacted when you run and you can cause injury if you don’t run properly. Here are some common running injuries and how you can avoid them.

Common Knee Problems

Runner’s knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome happens when you irritate the cartilage of your kneecap. This alone makes up 45% of all running injuries, and it can happen to you if you’re not careful. The pain in your knee increases the more you run and it is caused from having the wrong shoes. If you’re shoes aren’t meant for running or you don’t have enough support you can find yourself in a great deal of pain. Where you run also matters, uneven surfaces like trail running can increase your risk. Always rest between runs too to avoid runner’s knee. Here is some help in choosing the right shoes to avoid runner’s knee.

Common Foot Problems

Plantar fasciitis happens when the tissues that connects your heel bone to your toes becomes inflamed. If you have tight Achilles tendon it puts you at a higher risk of getting plantar fasciitis. Once again this is an injury you can avoid with the right running shoes. It is more common in runners with flat feet or those who run long distances. Not only will this put a halt to your running it will also make walking difficult.

Common Leg Problems

One of the most common problems in your legs from running is shin splints. This gives you a sharp pain in your shins because your tibia becomes inflamed. It happens not only to runners but it is pretty common among tennis players as well. The pain can be constant or intermittent, but either way it will stop you in your tracks. Uneven roads or poor footwear can leave you with shin splints. Your stride can also cause this condition too.

These are the three most common injuries that come from running. Getting the right pair of running shoes with adequate support can drastically reduce your chances of getting any of them. Running is great for your mind and body, but not when it causes injury.

May 10, 2018 0 comment

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What is the Best Time of Day for Running

written by Brendon

Runners and other athletes always want to make the most out of their workouts and a common question that many trainers get asked is what is the best time of day for running? Will early morning runs benefit you more than running after work or does it really matter? Let’s get to the bottom of this mystery so that you can make the most out of your workout.

What type of exercise you’re doing matters

Aerobic exercises like running or cycling can be done pretty much anytime of the day with little or no problems. If you’re the early bird then put on your running shoes and go catch that worm. If you prefer to run in the evening to get rid of the stresses of the day, then by all means have at it.

If you are doing resistance training, perhaps in addition to your running that’s something else entirely. Weight training affects your central nervous system far more than running does and first thing in the morning you may find yourself sluggish and not wanting to work out. You may also find yourself not as strong as in the afternoon, that’s perfectly normal and it will vary with each individual. You may just find that later in the day just works better for you.

Your lifestyle is a factor

What kind of work you do may also impact your running. For example if your job requires lots of standing then you may find yourself too fatigued to go running in the evenings. Mornings may be better suited to you even if you are not really much of a morning person. Your body will adjust and you will still have a better run that after you have been standing all day.

Which do you prefer?

You may have to look to your body and figure out when you perform at your best. Morning people will do great first thing in the morning while others would much rather have that extra hour of sleep. Don’t get caught up in “what you should do” and listen more to what you feel better doing. Results are what you want to rely on rather than some internet guru who has never met you.

As long as you manage to get in a run a couple of times per week, whether you do it in the evening or you are up at the crack of dawn shouldn’t matter in the least.

May 3, 2018 0 comment