3 running injury myths that are holding your recovery back

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3 running injury myths that are holding your recovery back

By Miranda Larbi

3 years ago

2 min read

Think that rest is the best policy when it comes to running injuries? Not everyone agrees…

Picking up a running injury can be hugely demotivating. Just when you’ve found your stride, you’re then forced to stop – ruining your training streak. And anyone who’s rolled their ankle, developed a knee niggle or twinged their ACL will know only too well that these injuries often drag on for weeks and weeks.

A 2021 study by the University of Gothenburg found that almost half of recreational runners injure themselves at least once a year, regardless of age, sex, experience or weight. Most of those issues crop up in the Achilles tendons, calves and knees. 

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