The rate of injuries to the lower leg is high. The knee has the highest incidence of injury in runners. After that, the lower leg is the most vulnerable area. This is partly because of the wide variety of injuries that can occur between the ankle and the knee. We look at some of the most common including calf strain, Achilles tendonitis, and shin splints.
Lower leg injuries
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London Marathon Training can feel like a chore at times. And in attempt to clock up the miles, it is tempting to plough on regardless.
But injuries for runners are often a little like credit card bills for the irresponsible shopper. If you ignore the early warning signs, the long-term costs are far greater.
In the same way that a prudent investor must plan to take care of their assets, a runner must have a plan to look after their number one asset, their body.
Your training plan needs to factor in stretching, warm-ups and cooldowns, strength work and much more besides.
So, let’s take a closer look at things you can do to help prevent injuries.
London Marathon Training
Runner’s foot injuries are all too common. That’s because the feet are subjected to enormous cumulative forces during a run.
Take, for example, those of you that are currently training for the London Marathon. Depending on how fast you run, you will take anywhere between 1,000 and 2,300 steps per mile. On the marathon day alone, you may take up to 60,000 steps.
You exert roughly three times your body weight with every step you take running. That can add up to hundreds or even thousands of tons of force acting on the foot.
So, first things first, if you haven’t yet invested in a high-quality pair of running shoes, it is time to do so.
But what else do you need to look out for? Let’s take a deeper look.
Runner’s Foot Injuries
Have you written yourself a set of fitness goals as part of your New Year’s resolutions?
If so, you might have already attended an aerobics class, signed up for a new gym membership or done your first park run.
As a rule, however, people tend to quit on these goals quicker than you might think.
According to an article in the Independent,‘quitters day’ can happen as early as the second Friday in January.
Clearly, you are not going to get the body of your dreams within a couple of weeks.
So let’s look at ways you can stick to your fitness goals this year.
New Year’s Fitness Goals
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