Preventing Injuries While Triathlon Training pt 2

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Preventing Injuries when Running

Running is actually the sport of the three that is most capable of causing injury. Running injuries are unfortunately quite rampant, and most runners have certainly received a fair share of running injuries. Here are some tips to improve your technique and your gear so that you can prevent injuries while you are running:

1 – Make sure that you are changing your shoes often, and never cut costs in the area of your running shoes. When you are in doubt about the condition of your running shoes, recycle them or throw them out, just do not plan on going running in them again. Unless you are running 10 miles a week on average, six months is far too long for you to keep a pair of shoes. You should always err on the side of safety, replacing your shoes rather than trying to get bonus miles out of them.

2 – Keep two pairs or more in rotation, especially if you are running on consecutive days. Keep running shoes that are intended specifically for running and never wear them for any other purpose or you will zap their cushioning prematurely, shortening their lifespan.

3 – Determine the type of runner that you are, and use this information for the right purposes. You might be a neutral runner, a pronator, a supinator, or a mix of different types. Make sure that you are buying running shoes that specifically match up with the type of runner that you are. You can get help from a podiatrist or a good sports medicine clinic as they will be able to provide you with information on what running shoes will be specifically well suited to meet your unique biomechanical needs.

4 – Add over-the-counter cushion inserts in order to add more arch support and more cushioning to your running shoes so that they are more comfortable and easier for you to run in.

5 – Run on trails whenever it is possible, and your legs will certainly thank you for the much softer and more comfortable surface. It will help your dexterity to have to dodge rocks, roots and twigs along the way as well.

6 – On days where you are feeling achy, skip the track or the trails in favor of either a rest for a few days or a run in the pool instead.

7 – Make sure that you are always warming up and regularly stretching to keep your body adequately warmed up and your muscles properly limber and flexible. It is crucial that you ease into any effort when running or during the other triathlon sport events as well. This tip is not only helpful for running in a triathlon then, but also cycling and swimming in a triathlon as well.

Photo Credits: Roberto Berlim

Originally posted 2009-09-25 03:10:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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