Happy Friday y'all - today Jesse and I talked through common training mistakes that often lead to running injuries, with the main theme being doing too much too soon for what your body can currently handle.
Here's a bit of what we covered:
- How training mistakes often happen after time off
- Why the 10% rule is too simplistic
- Why injury risk depends on much more than weekly mileage alone
- How recovery is where adaptation actually happens.
- Why many runners stay stuck in cycles of pain: they chase short-term fixes like soft tissue work, gait changes, or passive treatments without addressing the real issue, which is usually inadequate preparation for the demands of running.
- How smart loading, strength work, and clear communication around flare-ups are essential if someone wants to build long-term durability and return to running confidently.