Objective

Runners are particularly prone to being incapacitated at least once each year due to musculoskeletal injuries. The aim of every athlete should be to avoid overloading and injuries so that they can train for as long as possible. This is because continuity is a key to success. 

Technique

• 2.
  Only train as much as your body can stand and increase the scope very gently. 
• 4.
  If you experience pain, take a break or replace your training with alternative forms of training. 
• 6.
  Do power gymnastics to develop your core stability along with an economic motion sequence. 
• 8.
  Run on even ground in order to avoid overload problems on one side. 
• 10.
  Shorten your running stride by 10 percent to save energy and reduce the strain. 
• 12.
  Make sure you take enough time to recover after competitions and intensive interval units. 
• 14.
  Stretch your calves and posterior thigh muscles to avoid knee, Achilles tendon, and foot problems. 
• 16.
  Do alternative training to relieve your main muscles and strengthen neglected muscles. 

Focus

Train wisely, instead of having to take breaks. 

Tip

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