Running injuries may be prevented by:

• Selecting the correct running shoe for your style.
• Warming up and cooling down.
• Stretching.
• A gradual and progressive training programme.
• Sports massage
• Correct nutrition.
• Shoe Selection

 

It is important you know if your feet are ‘neutral’, ‘supinate’ or ‘pronate’.

• The runner that pronates (feet roll inwards) when they run will require a different running shoe to the supinator (rolls out).
• If you are not sure which you are then visit a specialist running shoe shop – not a high street fashion shop for your shoes.

 

Shoes are generally divided into two categories:

• Neutral shoes may be well cushioned for shock absorption but have no special features to correct the motion of your foot.
• Motion control shoes will have extra support on the inside to help prevent the foot rolling in or pronating.

The runner that supinates should choose a neutral shoe with good cushioning. A pronating runner needs a motion control shoe with medial support or in more severe cases orthotic devices may be required. (If you wear orthotics then a stable, neutral shoe is what is needed).