5 Running Mistakes That Could Lead to Injury

5 Running Mistakes That Could Lead to Injury By Christine Luff Most running injuries are not caused by one little mistake, such as losing your footing as you're running on a trail. They usually develop over the course of weeks, when you're making lots of little mistakes, such as not varying your routine, running in worn-out shoes, or overtraining. Find out what mistakes to avoid so you can stay injury-free. 5 Running Mistakes That Could Lead to Injury  Are you doing things that are putting you at risk for injuries?  Avoid these common mistakes to avoid injuries and keep running strong.   READ NOW Good Running Mantras  If you don't have your own running mantra, or you're looking for some new ones, try one of these the next time you hit a rough patch during one of your runs.   READ NOW 7 Tips for Running Races in the Rain  Worried about rain on race day? Here are some strategies for staying as comfortable as possible when running races in the rain.   READ NOW Signs Your Running Shoes Need to Be Replaced  One of the best things you can do to prevent running injuries is to replace your shoes at the right time. Here's how you know when it's time for some new running shoes.   READ NOW Best Running Sunglasses  It's important to protect your eyes from sun's harmful rays. You can't go wrong with any of these top running sunglasses. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Could You Have Psoriatic Arthritis? Do You Have PCOS Symptoms? This Quiz Will Tell You. Self Test: How Resilient Are You? How "Type A" Are You? 15 Questions About Behaviorism You Should Be Able to Answer Understanding Asthma Understanding Insomnia Could I Be Depressed? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.