Preventing Injuries

Basics of preventing injuries:
  • Correct running shoe
  • Strengthing and cross training
  • Proper warm-up, stretching, and cool-down routines
  • Gradually increase training mileage and intensity
  • Good running surface
  • Hydration
  • Nutrition
  • Use ice and heat properly - heat before or for healing, ice immediately after exercising
  • Get proper rest
  • Learn from your mistakes