#262 The Biggest Mistakes Runners Make

As physical therapists, we get to see a lot of runners stuck in frustrating situations. Andrea, Matt, and David draw on their years of experience to discuss the most common mistakes they see runners make, some leading to injury and some not. They talk about the risks of over-training, playing the comparison game, idolizing achievements, and more. We'd love to hear from you! What are some of the mistakes you've made in your training or running career? Drop a comment or email us at [email protected] your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!LEVER Movement⁠ is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk.Chapters0:00 - Intro3:18 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs14:39 - The biggest mistakes we see runners make15:46 - Not running easy runs easy enough19:20 - Over-estimating your abilities22:22 - Doing too much too soon25:16 - Not accounting for outside-of-running variables29:58 - Not adapting training to life stressors33:42 - Basing self-esteem on athletic performance39:26 - Not having a good healthcare practitioner43:50 - Chasing medals & achievements52:14 - Top shoe mistakes1:02:18 - Wrap-up

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