How to Avoid and Deal With Running Injuries
Running injuries are painful and can put you out of the game for months or even from competing permanently. The best way to deal with running injuries is to work hard to prevent them. This can be done in a variety of ways and tips you should keep in mind every time you run, especially during training and competition. With a few tips and tricks you can avoid injury and stay at the top of your running game as a triathlete or fitness runner.
Minimize the injury by avoiding inflammation and swelling. The injury will be painful, but inflammation can make it much worse and cause further injury. Always keep a bandage in your workout bag to wrap any potential injuries and avoid swelling. Also, take the time to learn to use the right brace or bandage at the right time. Elastic bandages are fine when you aren’t working out, but they don’t offer the level of support you need during a workout. Instead use a more structured bandage for support during your workout, training or competition.
Never break in new shoes during intense training sessions or during a competition. This is one of the biggest mistakes newcomers to triathlons and running can make. Making this mistake or wearing shoes that are not properly fitted can cause painful, possibly dangerous blisters. A pair of double layered running socks can help with this, but if you are doing long-distance running put Vaseline on your feet to avoid blisters. Vaseline can also help with other areas that run or sweat excessively, like nipples or between thighs to avoid uncomfortable results.
While, you may be tempted to ignore pain or discomfort during training, competing or running never do this. You can make a seemingly simple injury much worse and create a devastating situation out of a serious injury. Always take the time to have a first responder, your coach or doctor take a look at any running injuries you may have acquired. This is especially true when it comes to just popping a pain pill to get through the rest of the training session or competition, you are merely covering the pain up while the injury continues to get worse.
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