We all know that running help with mood, the immune system and coping strategies during the challenging times that many people are going through at the moment.
Lots of people have had events cancelled, plans put on hold and although it is a time training may decrease for many it also is a time where people may run more due to ltos of reasons.
Overload injuries are exactly that when we are running more than what we have in the last 2-3 months and our bodies do not have the ability to cope with the demand.
Here are a few simple tips to consider while thinking about running over the last few months:
Add in an extra strength session in your ‘home gym’ per week
Do smaller more frequent runs rather than 1-2 big runs each week
Stay within your bodies limits Sleep an extra hour a night
Get a detailed running program off your physiotherapist
Keep a running diary to help track your running km/week
Help out your local running shoe store and get a new pair of shoes
Attend to your muscular weaknesses/imbalances that you have been meaning to address
Swap a run for a bike ride on your home trainer
Pull the foam roller and spikey ball out of the cupboard All the above things can be assessed with an appointment with the physiotherapist via zoom and then a detailed program given via Physitrack all without having to leave your house.
Joseph McCormack
Physiotherapist
BExSci, MPhysio (Sports Physio)
