Injury Prevention
Do you remember that feeling when you decided you were going to set a goal and go for it? You make a plan, and jump in feet first. I have met many athletes who decide to up their game and within just days of working towards their goal, they encounter the last thing they want: injury. While we applaud anyone’s effort in making goals and wanting to progress, we want to offer our advice for staying in the game, and not losing to your own anatomy.
When you start out running, go at it slow. A sudden increase in mileage or pace can really put your body into shock. Many people have heard about the 10% rule of not increasing your mileage by more than 10% in a week, and while the research behind it is controversial, the idea is not. If you jump in too fast, too far, too soon, your body will react.
Another thing that can have great impact from day one is making sure you have the right shoes. Improper footwear can send you into shin splints after just one day. If you are ready to invest the time to reach your goal, then make sure you do it in the right pair of shoes. For additional information on finding the right shoes, CLICK HERE.
Next, take time to listen to your body and do some therapy. Stretch, learn how to foam roll, do yoga, get a massage, see a chiropractor, or take a day off. Regular and consistent therapy can play a huge role in achieving your goals. Relieving stress (both mental and physical stress) will keep you moving forward. Check out our Events Page for upcoming instructional events.
Cross training and strength training allow your body to become more balanced and aligned. Swimming, cycling, yoga, weight lifting, rock climbing, and pilates are all great examples of allowing your muscles to progress together. Not finding that balance means that your muscles and tendons are constantly pulling in the same direction, not finding any relief. For more information on strength training (see article).
Lastly and simply, apply anti-friction wherever it may seem necessary. We recommend Body Glide for every day runs. Chaffing can end a perfect workout, no matter how good your muscles feel.
When you start out running, go at it slow. A sudden increase in mileage or pace can really put your body into shock. Many people have heard about the 10% rule of not increasing your mileage by more than 10% in a week, and while the research behind it is controversial, the idea is not. If you jump in too fast, too far, too soon, your body will react.
Another thing that can have great impact from day one is making sure you have the right shoes. Improper footwear can send you into shin splints after just one day. If you are ready to invest the time to reach your goal, then make sure you do it in the right pair of shoes. For additional information on finding the right shoes, CLICK HERE.
Next, take time to listen to your body and do some therapy. Stretch, learn how to foam roll, do yoga, get a massage, see a chiropractor, or take a day off. Regular and consistent therapy can play a huge role in achieving your goals. Relieving stress (both mental and physical stress) will keep you moving forward. Check out our Events Page for upcoming instructional events.
Cross training and strength training allow your body to become more balanced and aligned. Swimming, cycling, yoga, weight lifting, rock climbing, and pilates are all great examples of allowing your muscles to progress together. Not finding that balance means that your muscles and tendons are constantly pulling in the same direction, not finding any relief. For more information on strength training (see article).
Lastly and simply, apply anti-friction wherever it may seem necessary. We recommend Body Glide for every day runs. Chaffing can end a perfect workout, no matter how good your muscles feel.