Recovery

how to mentally cope with injury
Recovery

Injured runner: dealing with running injury depression

How to mentally cope with running injury depression. Injuries. Gosh they are tough to cope with as runners aren’t they. We are glad you’ve found our guide on how to mentally cope with injury and we hope it helps you today and over the coming weeks as you manage and recover from your injury. Whether […]

shin splint treatments and exercises
Leg injuries, Recovery

Shin splint treatments and exercises: 6 tips try now

Shin splint treatments and exercises. What exactly shin splints are is still not entirely confirmed by science. But what we do know is that it’s a pain and tenderness in the shin area and you are interested in how to get rid of shin splints. We have pulled together some tips on shin splint treatments

calves cramping when running
Recovery, Leg injuries

Calves cramping when running? Tips to stop it

what is calf cramp? Muscle fibres contract and relax in turn when you use a muscle. Sometimes a muscle gets stuck in the contracted state and that’s what the pain of cramp is. Pain in the back of the lower leg is calf cramp, and if you find calves cramping when running, you often have

is it safe to run with a hangover
Recovery

is it safe to run with a hangover 101?

Is it safe to run with a hangover? If you’re reading this post, you’ve probably had a bit too much to drink and are working out is it safe to run with a hangover? Should you run while hungover? Let’s discuss the evidence. how much did you drink? So let’s start with the facts. The

shin splint treatments
Recovery, Leg injuries

Shin Splint treatments – try now on the Injured Runner

what are shin splints? If you’re here you are likely suffering from shin splint pain and looking for shin splint treatments. So let us start with what on earth are shin splints. The answer to this isn’t super straightforward as we don’t know 100% what causes shinsplints. Some runners – especially if you’re just starting

running injury prevention
Recovery

Top tips on effective running injury prevention

Running injury prevention The annual incidence of injury in regularly training recreational runners is estimated to range between 37% and 56%. Unfortunately, for those of us who enjoy running, the likelihood of getting injured is quite high. Running injuries are often an interaction of several factors; however, an understanding of a few principles can help

tibial
Recovery, Knees

Jumpers Knee rehab – start today with The Injured Runner

what is jumpers knee Jumper’s knee is also known as patellar tendonitis. It affects the patellar tendon, which is directly below the kneecap (it actually attaches the knee cap to the tibia). This condition is more prevalent with plyometric (jumping sequences) training or sports that require sudden stops or changes of direction. However, we have

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