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Injury Prevention for Runners

Injury prevention for runners: Tips and information on preventing running injuries as well as how to recover from an injury if you do get hurt.
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Lisa | Mile by Mile Running & Coaching
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Half Marathon Training
Running Tips
Marathon Training
Strength Training For Runners
Strength Program
Running Injuries
Marathon Training Plan
Core Strength
Training Plan
5 Reasons to Love Strength Training
Strength training is so beneficial for runners. It helps prevent injuries and can make you a stroner runner. Find out more reasons for runners to love strength training.
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Home Workouts
At Home Workouts
Ideas For Fun
The Runner
Injury Prevention
Some Ideas
Fun Workouts
Focus On
At Home Workouts for the Running Off-Season
There are many ways to get in a good at-home workout. During the running off-season you may not be running as much and you can focus on other workouts. Here are some ideas for fun workouts you can do at home during the running off-season.
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Core Workouts
Core Focused Workout
Full Body Core Workout
Body Core Workout
Core Workout Gym
Quick Full Body
Faster Runner
Efficient Workout
Core Work
Core Focused Total Body Workout
This total body workout is focused mostly on the core to help get you stronger and prevent injuries. It's perfect for runners or anyone wanting to get in a full, efficient workout.
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Strength Training Schedule
Good Running Form
Improve Running
Running Training Plan
Strength Training Plan
Benefits Of Strength Training
Strength Training Routine
Getting Stronger
How to Combine Running and Strength Training for Maximum Performance
Most runners know that strength training is important for injury prevention and getting stronger. But how do you combine running and strength training workouts? Here are some tips including samples of running and strength training schedules.
Don't just foam roll without a plan! Try using specific techniques to target key areas that will help prevent running injuries. The tips will help you to foam roll safely and effeciently so you recovery faster from your workouts. Foam Rolling For Runners, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Foam Roll, Foam Rolling, Myofascial Release, Self Massage, Hard Workout, Big Muscles
Foam Rolling For Runners
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Foam Roll
Foam Rolling
Myofascial Release
Self Massage
Hard Workout
Big Muscles
Beyond Foam Rolling: Using Self-Myofascial Release Strategically to Prevent Injury
Don't just foam roll without a plan! Try using specific techniques to target key areas that will help prevent running injuries. The tips will help you to foam roll safely and effeciently so you recovery faster from your workouts.
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Dynamic Stretching
Ways To Stay Healthy
Hip Flexor
Do Exercise
Prehab Over Rehab: 5 Ways to Prevent Injuries Before They Happen
Looking to prevent an injury before it keeps your sidelined from running? Try some prehab! Here are some ways to include prehab in your routine to hopefully prevent running injuries.
After dealing with injury for over a year, I've learned a few lessons along the way. No one wants to go through challenging times but these situations can help us grow the most. Here are the 5 lessons I've learned during a year of injury. Runners Knee, Shin Splints, Challenging Times, Ups And Downs, 5 Things, A Year, Ups
Runners Knee
Shin Splints
Challenging Times
Ups And Downs
5 Things
A Year
Ups
5 Things I've Learned During a Year of Running Injuries
After dealing with injury for over a year, I've learned a few lessons along the way. No one wants to go through challenging times but these situations can help us grow the most. Here are the 5 lessons I've learned during a year of injury.
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Running
Glute Burner
Glutes Workout
To Work
It Hurts
Band
5 New To Me Glute Burners
Try these glute burner to really get those glutes activated before a run. These exercises just require a band and will really get your glute burning to help you run your best!
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Strength Training
Running Form
Strength Training Workouts
Strength Workout
In The Gym
How To Run Faster
15 Minute Quick Strength Workout
This quick and effective strength training workout can be done at home or in the gym. It can be completed more or less depending on how much time you have!
a woman doing push ups with the words, ways to use your core work as a warm up for your run
Core Exercises
Start Running
How To Start Running
Core Muscles
Warm Up
Core Workout
Ways to Use Your Core Work as a Warm Up for Your Run
Doing core work before a run is a great warm-up, and it saves you time! Here are some of my favorite core exercises to do before a run. They get you warm and activate those important core muscles before you start running!
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Running Shoes
Running Shoe
Simple Way
I Want
Track
How to Track Your Running Shoe Mileage
Do you track your running shoe mileage? If you rotate through multiple pairs of running shoes it's important to know when each pair of shoes should be replaced. Here are some simple ways to track your running shoe mileage.
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Total Body Strength Workout
Strength Circuit
Body Strength Workout
Full Workout
Body Strength
Total Body
Total Body 30 Minute Strength Circuit
This total body strength workout hits all the key muscle areas. And it's done in 30 minutes with minimal equipment! Check out the full workout and give it a try!
Don't just foam roll without a plan! Try using specific techniques to target key areas that will help prevent running injuries. The tips will help you to foam roll safely and efficiently so you recovery faster from your workouts.
Beyond Foam Rolling: Using Self-Myofascial Release Strategically to Prevent Injury
Don't just foam roll without a plan! Try using specific techniques to target key areas that will help prevent running injuries. The tips will help you to foam roll safely and efficiently so you recovery faster from your workouts.
a woman squatting on a scale with the text 6 movement patterns every runner needs in their workout routine
Types Of Squats
Strength Training Exercises
Weighted Squats
Mother Runner
Strength Training Program
Training Exercises
Side Lunges
My Strength
6 Movement Patterns Every Runner Needs in Their Workout Routine
Strength training is important for runners, and there are basic movement patterns that should be a part of any strength training program. Try to focus on these 6 movement patterns that every runner should be doing when deciding on your strength training exercises.
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Sports
Yoga
Fitness Tips
Sports Medicine
Cross Training
Medicine
Tips for Choosing a Sports Medicine Provider
When runners start to notice an injury coming on its important to seek treatment. But how to do you who to go to for help? Here are some strategies for how to choose a sports medicine provider for your running injuries.