most running injuries are caused by simple things that people don't understand can hurt them.
To avoid injuries it is important to
To avoid injuries it is important to
- Warm up Before practice
- Stretch after the run. This is because your muscles are going to be the tightest right after the run. Therefore stretching before is not very useful
- Buy Shoes that are best for you. For Example People with flat feet will need shoes with more cushioning. Do research before you go out and buy shoes. Some shoe stores will make you run on a treadmill and measure your feet, in order to find the perfect shoe options for you.
- switch your shoes every 500 miles or so.
- When running, run in the softest surface possible, avoid running on sidewalks. Even if you have running in the sand, running in the sand is like running in clouds (from an avoiding injury perspective). Besides you should be training tough terrain. Almost every course in New Mexico , will have sand in it.
- Take ice baths, Icing helps you recover
- Drain, Lift your legs up on a wall as if you were making an L.
- Cross training. For example, lifting weights, riding a bike, or swimming. It is tough and not recommended to run all twelve months of the year, take some time off. Taking time off does not necessarily mean you will get out of shape. It is important to build up your muscle strength, for speed and hills during the offseason.