Common running injuries and how to avoid them

If you were to listen in on discussions in groups of running enthusiasts, you’d know that there are two things that are discussed the most: “what’s your time” and injuries. Running coaches and sports medicine specialists say that running too much without any structured training plan is one of the most common reasons for injuries, as Sharma found out the hard way. “As much as 90% of running injuries are either attributed to over-training or poor biomechanics such as poor posture or wrong foot strike,” says sports scientist Shayamal Vallabhjee. While incorrect shoes could cause serious foot and/or leg injuries, wearing the wrong socks is a sure-shot way of ending up with blisters; and if your shorts and top aren’t the correct sweat-wicking kind, then you’ll be dealing with a lot of chafing. However, to help you understand what you’re dealing with, here’s a list of the most common running injuries and recommendations on how to recover.