WHAT IF I'M INJURED?
Some common running-related injuries.
♣ Plantar-fasciitis.
♣ Shin splints – lateral shin dysfunction.
♣ Medial Tibial pain.
♣ Achilles tendonitis
♣ Calf strains.
♣ Knee pain – tendonitis, patella-femoral pain.
♣ Quadricep pain (insertion on the medial side).
♣ Hamstring insertion tendonitis.
♣ Glute pain (periformis).
♣ Hip flexor dysfunction.
♣ Lumbar spine pain.
Hold your DTI and program progressive build, and you’ll be fine.
The Rules
Consult a Physiotherapist on;
♣ Sharp pain.
♣ Pain that doesn’t go away during the run.
♣ Chronic on chronic pain.
♣ Pain that changes your gait.
Most niggles sort themselves out when dropping your DTI by 10 beats and or a day off.
I recommend;
♣ Running on grass or a treadmill.
♣ Water running – as in hip height.
♣ Hoka shoes.
♣ Self-massage with linament.
♣ Compression garments
♣ Roller.
♣ Ice baths.