Show Notes
286. Running Injuries: The Most Googled Questions Answered What are shin splints? Is running bad for your knees? Can you keep running with an injury? And do running shoes actually prevent injuries? In this episode, Lydia tackles some of the most Googled questions about running injuries, breaking down the evidence and sharing practical insights from her experience as a physiotherapist and runner. We cover common complaints like shin splints, stress fractures, knee pain, ITB syndrome, and lateral hip pain, exploring what might be causing them, how to manage symptoms, and when it's important to seek professional advice. We also discuss the role of footwear, training load, and individual risk factors in running-related injuries. Beyond the usual injury advice, this episode reflects on the bigger picture of running, including how we think about pain, manage setbacks, and balance the benefits of running with the realities of injury. We discuss: How common running injuries actually are and who is most at risk
What shin splints are and how they differ from bone stress injuries
Whether running is bad for your knees and its relationship with osteoarthritis
When you can keep running with an injury and how to modify training
Common causes of knee pain, runner's knee, and ITB syndrome
Understanding lateral hip pain in runners
How long common running injuries take to heal
Pain management strategies and when to seek professional help
Whether running shoes can prevent injuries
The relationship between training load, tissue capacity, and injury risk
If you've ever Googled a your symptoms after a run, this episode is for you. We unpack some of the most common questions runners have, challenge a few misconceptions, and discuss why injury management is rarely as simple as finding the right shoe or stopping running altogether. The goal isn't just to get you back running, but to help you understand your body, make informed decisions, and build a more sustainable relationship with the sport. Follow Us: Instagram: @strongerstride | @sophielane | @lydia_mckay YouTube: Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAP9eXZNoDB_9zk7WBMm9WA Discount Codes: TAILWINDSTRONG: 15% off Tailwind Nutrition STRONGERSTRIDE: 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes STRONGER15: 15% off Skorcha Sunscreen Thanks for tuning in! TSSP x
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There's a bit going on in this weeks episode!
Coach Bennett: Nike Running Global Head Coach is an incredible human who lives and breathes running, but as is suggested in the title of his book, it's not just about running. In this interview we discuss: - The transferable skills that running provides the rest of our lives- How to move our focus away from objective data & metrics- Coach B's concept of "Running isn't complicated, runners are."- The biggest changes in womens running and the importance of diversity on the start-line- Words of wisdom for when a race starts to get toughCoach Bennett's Book: It's About Running. It's Not About Running. https://lnkfi.re/yfzwUn?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadmiPpYcDBWtnJ-w5f4PF7BSxzvGxv6o3lAY0nHMJx9QBAKEaq9I_iTTF2HPQ_aem_pBBvTY3NXUNuZkWjj827KwFollow Coach B here - https://www.instagram.com/coachbennett/?hl=enI feel so grateful to have had this opportunity, thanks to Nike Running Australia & One Green Bean.
This episode is a recent group education call that Sophie presented to her coaching clients. Find out about coaching here: https://strongerstridecoaching.com