3 Ways to Reduce Running Injuries

Many claim autumn as the most enjoyable time of year to hit the running trails, with cooler temps and gorgeous scenery. If you’re increasing your mileage or stepping up your intensity this time of year, make sure you’re being mindful of injury prevention.

Here are three ways to help reduce injuries from the experts with TRIA Orthopaedic Center and HealthPartners Sports Medicine:
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1. Recover fully from past injuries. A top predictor of running injuries is a history of prior injury. Take an active approach to your recovery by strengthening the prior injured areas.
   
   
2. Consistency is key. Keep your body accustomed to the impacts of running. If you can’t follow your training for a day, consider jumping rope, jogging in place, or running a few flights of stairs to maintain strength.
   
   
3. Injuries typically can be connected to too much change. This could be too many added miles, too many hills, or a change in running surface. If you usually run trails and one day you run on a treadmill, consider cutting back your time slightly to help offset the change.
   
   

To learn more, contact the experts at TRIA and HealthPartners.