Overuse Injuries
It seems that the most common type of injury that runners suffer from is an overuse injury as opposed to some kind of impact injury.
What is an overuse injury? It is basically the overuse of a muscle, joint, or connective tissue (ligament, tendon, etc.).
The body part that is being overused will fatigued faster and will break down during
repetitive use. The pain and discomfort may come on slowly over time, or one day
something may just snap.
Your body works by giving it an overdose of work, like running. Your body is then
broken down, and it starts to repair itself so it can handle that work again. If you
train correctly, you can keep increasing the work load.
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If you work out/run too much, too fast, too soon you will probably get an overuse
injury.
There are two ways to prevent these.
1) Cut back on your running. This is kind of hard for most of us runners. We like to
go out and run, no matter what. If you keep experiencing pain in the same area of
your body you need to cut back your running soon, before you get an actual injury. I can't
stress this enough.
2) You can train your body to withstand an increased load on it. That is what my
course, now called, "How to Run Like a Deer, Injury Free, Forever" is about.
It might sound odd that you need to exercise for running, but it is a good thing to
do. And, very few people teach this. In fact, I am the only one that I know of that
does. Think how other athletes train for their sports. For instance, football players lift weights to make themselves stronger and bigger.
I don't believe you should run everyday. And, most other trainers believe that
also. In fact, it is recommended that runners do some kind of cross training. My course
makes a great cross training workout.
Overuse injuries are the most common in runners, and the easiest to prevent. No
Runner should ever have to suffer from an overuse injury.
Remember, if you are experiencing pain, see a doctor as soon as possible.
And, if you are thinking about or have given up running because of pain or fear of injuries, give my course a try. You can order here: http://www.runningtough.com/order.html.
Thanks,
Jerry Hopkins
Author of “How to Run Like a Deer Forever”
jerry@runningtough.com
http://www.runningtough.com
This blog is for educational purposes only. Always consult your own personal doctor for medical advice and follow it even it contradicts what is said in this email.
Copyright 2005
Jerry Hopkins
Hopkins Business Services, Inc.
5314 Yosemite Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
1-866-316-7988
What is an overuse injury? It is basically the overuse of a muscle, joint, or connective tissue (ligament, tendon, etc.).
The body part that is being overused will fatigued faster and will break down during
repetitive use. The pain and discomfort may come on slowly over time, or one day
something may just snap.
Your body works by giving it an overdose of work, like running. Your body is then
broken down, and it starts to repair itself so it can handle that work again. If you
train correctly, you can keep increasing the work load.
**********************************************************************
Advertisement
"Improve Athletic Performance"
One of the best supplements that I have found is “Dr. Dave’s Best Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil,” which has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, improve athletic performance, help eliminate inflammation and joint pain, increase your emotional well being, increase your strength and stamina and much, much more. To learn more about this fantastic supplement, please go to http://tinyurl.com/5krzk
Dr Dave's Best Fish Oil contains no detectable amounts of heart harming mercury,
lead, PVC's or PBC's. It is tested for radiation, purified and concentrated and
remains the industry benchmark. No other Fish Oil can come close. See the
numerous testimonials on the site.
To experience the amazing and multiple benefits of Dr Dave's Best Pharmaceutical
Grade Fish Oil go to the site and order NOW!
http://tinyurl.com/5krzk
************************************************************************
If you work out/run too much, too fast, too soon you will probably get an overuse
injury.
There are two ways to prevent these.
1) Cut back on your running. This is kind of hard for most of us runners. We like to
go out and run, no matter what. If you keep experiencing pain in the same area of
your body you need to cut back your running soon, before you get an actual injury. I can't
stress this enough.
2) You can train your body to withstand an increased load on it. That is what my
course, now called, "How to Run Like a Deer, Injury Free, Forever" is about.
It might sound odd that you need to exercise for running, but it is a good thing to
do. And, very few people teach this. In fact, I am the only one that I know of that
does. Think how other athletes train for their sports. For instance, football players lift weights to make themselves stronger and bigger.
I don't believe you should run everyday. And, most other trainers believe that
also. In fact, it is recommended that runners do some kind of cross training. My course
makes a great cross training workout.
Overuse injuries are the most common in runners, and the easiest to prevent. No
Runner should ever have to suffer from an overuse injury.
Remember, if you are experiencing pain, see a doctor as soon as possible.
And, if you are thinking about or have given up running because of pain or fear of injuries, give my course a try. You can order here: http://www.runningtough.com/order.html.
Thanks,
Jerry Hopkins
Author of “How to Run Like a Deer Forever”
jerry@runningtough.com
http://www.runningtough.com
This blog is for educational purposes only. Always consult your own personal doctor for medical advice and follow it even it contradicts what is said in this email.
Copyright 2005
Jerry Hopkins
Hopkins Business Services, Inc.
5314 Yosemite Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
1-866-316-7988
posted by Running Tips at 8:36 AM
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