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Make use of our regular injury prevention cheatsheets and resources

Living an active life? Make use of our regular injury prevention cheatsheets and resources

The resource in this link provide the facts to counter some of the myths around running and provide some strength training recommendations

This leaflet explores some of the myths that surround running The resource in this link provide the facts to counter some of the myths around running and provide some strength training recommendations

Ensure you leave sufficient time both after and before a running session

The timing of your strength training is important Ensure you leave sufficient time both after and before a running session

Strength training improves running performance over time

Increasing squat strength improves running economy Strength training improves running performance over time

Squats, lunges, deadlifts, step ups and calf raises all help to increase strength

Use free weights to increase strength and therefore power Squats, lunges, deadlifts, step ups and calf raises all help to increase strength

Called proprioception, balance training can improve your risk of injury by 45%

Balance training is great for reducing the risk of injury Called proprioception, balance training can improve your risk of injury by 45%

Research has suggested that optimal step rate for runners is around 3-8% higher than what they self-select.

The easiest way to reduce load is to reduce over-striding – essentially the length of each stride Research has suggested that optimal step rate for runners is around 3-8% higher than what they self-select.

By including strength training in your programme you can reduce the risk of all injuries by up to 70%

Both acute and overuse injuries can be reduced by strength training By including strength training in your programme you can reduce the risk of all injuries by up to 70%