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Anotherway toavoid injury is to indentifyweaknessesand imbalances that
might exist in the runner’s body. Unaddressedbiomechanical flaws, muscular dysfunction andweak
structures leavea runner prone to injury. Listen to your body for first warning signs of injury - slow your
pace, decrease your distance or stopand seek the advice of amedical professional, complete some
strengtheningexerciseswitha focusoncoreandhipmuscles, seekbalanceand symmetry, andworkon
the flexibility required for running. Try addingYogaor strength training to your regular routine to help
address someof theseareas. Part of yourworkouts should incorporatedrills that workonyour running
form, includingproperwarm-upandwarm- down.
Learningproper running technique isanother tactic foravoiding injury. Unfortunately, running isoneof
the fewactivitieswhere individualsareoften toldnot toworryabout technique. Learningefficient running
mechanicswill helpprevent injuryand just like learning to throwabaseball, it takespractice.
