Injury prevention
Preventing injuries is crucial for those who take up long distance running. A warm up before a run and cool down afterwards are good starting points. Paying attention to the body during workouts can help prevent injury.
Most distance runners have learned to pay attention to body pains. If one is having persistent pain during running, it’s best to take a few days off and resume training only after the pain is gone. If the pain hasn’t disappeared, seek medical help.
An important takeaway regarding pain is not to run through it. Remember, it is better to have a minor setback than a major setback.