Preventing injuries before they happen

If you're a runner, chances are you've dealt with some form of running injury or know somebody who has. Whether you have specific training goals or simply love the act of putting one foot in front of the other, it can be extremely frustrating to have your progress derailed by an injury. As frustrating as it may be, these setbacks are incredibly common with studies showing up to 65% of runners will experience some kind of injury in a given year. But how amazing would it be if you could prevent injuries before they happen and avoid the never-ending cycle of going from one injury to the next? That's exactly what we'll be exploring in today's episode as we dive into what you can do to build resilience against injury. We're once again bringing on our expert coaches, this time to help you stay healthy and injury-free. During today's show you'll learn about: Why injuries happen strategies to reduce your chances of becoming injured How to tell an injury from a niggle And how to safely get back into training if you do find yourself injured We all know consistency is key to meeting your running goals. So if you've ever found yourself injured or simply want to improve your chances of staying healthy, this is the episode for you! Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: NuNee Struggling with Runners Knee? NuNee is an innovative new product designed specifically to treat Runner's Knee. In fact, independent clinical research has shown that NuNee helped 9 of 10 runners start running again, immediately, without knee pain. Unlike other knee sleeves and supports that use compression, NuNee's unique design relieves the pressure on your patella (knee cap), which provides immediate relief and aids your recovery. To learn more head to runnersconnect.net/NuNee . And to make it easy, the discount code RTTT50 will automatically be applied so you'll save 50%. Even better, they offer a full money-back guarantee if you don't experience immediate relief. Winter Running Retreat Spots are filling up fast for our winter running retreat in Orlando, Florida February 1st through the 4th. It's an awesome opportunity to get out of the cold for those that train in the northeast or midwest and the perfect training jumpstart for your big spring races like Boston, London and more. Plus, this year will be extra special because our retreat will coincide with the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials being held in Orlando! To see all the accommodations, prices, photos, schedule and all other details, head to runnersconnect.net/winter .