For such a simple activity, runners excel in getting injured or sidelined from training due to pain. In many cases, simple changes could have averted the problem. As a physical therapist who’s made a career out of migrating runners out of the medical system and towards running enlightenment, I’ve come to appreciate the common denominators that exist among runners who enjoy consistent and healthy training, which is where the magic lies.
Over the years, I’ve distilled the seven most common mistakes I see runners make, and developed a practical fix for each to ensure you stay on the right side of the pain and injury fence.
Top Seven Running Mistakes
- Inconsistent Training
- Relying on Mileage and Pace
- Running Too Fast Too Often
- Not Listening To Your Body
- Poor Decision-Making About Pain
- Skipping Warm-ups & Cool-downs
- Relying Solely on Bodyweight Strength Training
Mistake #1: Inconsistent training
Sporadic or inconsistent running is one of the top reasons runners land themselves under my physical therapy care. Often, when I talk to recreational distance runners about their training schedule, they report running twice…
