Science of Running

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Navigating the Unpredictable: Managing Athlete Injuries

Navigating the Unpredictable: Managing Athlete Injuries4 Aug1 h 05 min

In this week’s episode Steve and Jon discuss injuries as an unavoidable, unpredictable part of running due to impact and eccentric loads, arguing coaching has shifted from “rest and hope” to creative training that maintains fitness without worsening injury. They outline a framework for evaluating injuries by type (bone, soft tissue, metabolic/overtraining, and “WTF” injuries),…