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Prevent Beginner Running Injuries
Most injuries suffered by beginners are minor and heal fast.
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Stretch Your Calves Correctly
Use this demonstration to learn how to keep your calves loose and your stride in perfect form.

The Runner's Body
Our Runner's Body tool has everything you need to know about injury prevention and treatment.

Build a Better Knee
Key exercises to get (and stay) pain-free

Learn To Stretch
Running relaxed is the secret to running faster.

Rehab Your Injuries Right
Adding these 3 exercises to your running routine can help you avoid injury and a trip to the orthopedist.

Avoid Sore Muscles
One way to avoid sore muscles is to start your running program slowly.

Stretch and Strengthen At Once
Try doing this simple hamstring curl to strengthen and stretch your muscles to prevent injuries

Fight Your Injuries
Here's how to fight four of the most common injuries runners face

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Avoid Ankle Sprains
If you tend to roll your ankles a lot, try this exercise to make them stronger
A Better Way To Stretch Your Back
Do this to stretch your back and keep tension off your hamstrings
A Better Way To Stretch Those Hamstrings
Here's how to avoid doing your hamstrings more harm than good
Learn To Stretch Your Inner Thighs
Do this stretch to gently lengthen your adductors and reduce your risk of injury.
Cure Runner's Knee
Here's how to get rid of this painful runner's ailment
Physical Examination
It's not a bad idea to see your doctor for a physical before you begin.



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