An experienced old runner who lived and ran in the Colorado mountains once said to me: “The calves are the runner’s heart”. Admittingly an over-statement, and yet there is some truth to his words. The calves are extremely important to runners. While not the only important muscles used when running, sore calves is something every [...]
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Nobody likes to be injured. Furthermore, when running has become a part of your lifestyle, it’s not just the injury itself that upsets your life, but the fact that you cannot continue running. The good news is that the majority of running injuries can be prevented. Taking a minute to find out what running injuries [...]
Why Running Injuries Occur
Running is not a contact sport that involves sudden sprints, twisting and turning. Therefore, injuries usually don´t occur suddenly. When running, however, you are basically putting the same kind of stress on the body all the time. Most running injuries therefore develop gradually. High intensity training, however, like speed training or hill workouts, could result in [...]
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