This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more If you want to avoid injury, you need to have the right kit, say experts (Image: Getty) If you’ve spent months training, whether it’s the Couch to 5K plan, or prepping for a marathon, the last thing you want is an injury preventing you from crossing the finish line – or even getting off the starting blocks. “Unfortunately, when training for a race, injuries can be common,” says Runners Need specialist John Jennings.
“Sometimes it’s simply a case of getting your body used to the new activity or increased distances, in other cases it can be down to the wrong kit.” Runner’s toenail: The tennis shoulder of the running world, runner’s toenail is the result of your toes being bashed repeatedly against your shoes, which can cause the toenail to bleed and eventually turn black. “The longer we run, the more our feet can swell, which can increase the likelihood of this injury happening,” explains John.
Ill-fitting running shoes are the most common cause. “Typically, we need to size our running shoes bigger than our normal shoes to stop our toes hitting the end as we move,” says John. “You also need a bigger size if you’re running a marathon compared to a 10K because the longer you run, the more likely your feet are to swell.
” Ankle pain: Most runners will have encountered ankle pain at some point. “A common cause can be the surface you’r.
