Below is a list of important training tips to help you avoid injury, and keep you training strong year round:
- Get proper shoes for your foot type
- Replace shoes every 200-300 miles
- Cross-train, including strength training at least two times a week
- Allow time for recovery
- Do not train with joint or tendon pain
- Treat minor injuries with rest, ice, compression, and elevation
- Maintain proper hydration and nutrition before, during and after workouts
- Allow time for proper warm-up before runs and time afterwards for cool down stretching
- See your physical therapist if symptoms persist