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How to avoid shin splints: this is the cross-training routine you need to stay injury-free as a runner
By Katie Yockey
3 years ago
2 min read
The vast majority of runners end up injured – but smart strength training can reduce your risk, writes runner Katie Yockey.
Running injuries are very common—and if you’re a runner, you probably know this all too well. According to a 2021 study, 68% of runners had injuries over the course of one year, with most of them attributed to the very act of running.
A lot of things contribute to your chances of getting hurt: how much you run, what shoes you wear, what surfaces you run on and your body’s natural predisposition to injuries. But one of the easiest ways to prevent it? Doing the right cross-training.
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