On the road again? - Extra Training - running - Brief Article

Muscle & Fitness/Hers, April-May, 2002

If your cardio repertoire consists mostly of running -- either indoors or out -- you have up to a 68% chance of getting hurt in any given year reports The Physian & Sportsmedicine. To beat the injury odds follow these ups.

* Perform upper and lower body strength workouts as well as flexibility training.

* Take an easy or rest day between barder training days.

* Don't boost your speed or mileage by more than 10% each week.

* Alternate running workouts with nonimpact activities like biking elliptical climbing or swimming.

* If a muscle or joint starts to hurt don't run thorugh the pain. Take the time to recover fully before you start running again.