Running Quiz

Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation is recommended for minor injuries. Rest means avoiding those activities that cause you pain, not avoiding exercise altogether. For ice, use a thin towel between the ice and skin to protect the skin from damage. Compression is placing light pressure on the impacted area, such as a brace or ace wrap. Elevation means getting the injured area above your heart, whenever possible.

10% is your guide for increasing weekly mileage. You are welcome to increase your mileage at a lower rate, i.e. 5%, just keep it at or under 10% to reduce risk of injury from doing too much, too soon.

Every 300-500 miles you will want to change out those shoes. Any more than that, your broken-in shoes will be leading you to becoming broken-down yourself.

Cross training gives different muscle groups the chance to be developed. It also allows those core running muscles a change to rest and rebuild.