70 Running for Fitness
If you train sensibly there is no reason why you should not be able run injury-free.
Should you get injured, information on how to go about seeking treatment for training
related injuries is provided in Chapter 12. Keep in mind the three principles of a good
running form as shown in Table 4-6.
Table 4-6. Three “Principles” of Good Running Form
Resources
" Joe Ellis with Joe Henderson, Running Injury-Free, Rodale Press, 1994.
" Bob Glover and Jack Shepard, The Runner’s Handbook, Penguin Books,
1985.
Table 4-5. Frequency of Running Injuries Reported by
a Sample of Male Runners
Injury Frequency (%)
Knee 23
Achilles Tendon/Calf 16
Metatarsal 11
Hip/Groin/Toenails/Blisters 9
Plantar Fascia/Heel 8
Ankle Sprain 7
Shin Splints 6
Nerve/Quadriceps/Hamstring/Back 2
Run Tall
Run Relaxed
Run Naturally