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Why do running injuries happen? (and how to prevent them)

Over the years, I’ve surveyed tens of thousands of runners. And it’s not surprising that the #1 goal is to always run injury-free.

That’s because injuries are direct obstacles to you achieving your goals. In every way, they limit your performance.

If you’re hurt:

  • You can’t run. If you can’t run, then you can’t get in great shape to run fast.
  • You’re not developing skills. With no drills, strides, or workouts, you’re not developing athleticism.
  • You can’t race. If you can’t race, then you can’t develop mental toughness and resilience.

Therefore, injury prevention must be a top goal for every runner.

Take it seriously. Work tirelessly to stay healthy – so you can race faster, train more consistently, and find more joy in running.

As a first step, get our free injury prevention email series. I’ll show you the value of healthy running, strength routines, and a lot more.

Injury Prevention 101 Infographic

I’ve also commissioned work on a visual guide to preventing running injuries.

We learn in different ways so instead of a video or text article, this is a fun way to understand the basics of prevention.

Click the image below to see the full-size version. And feel free to embed it on your blog!

Injury Prevention Infographic

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For more detail, sign up here for a multi-part injury prevention course. I think it will be a big turning point in your running career.

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