Injury Prevention During Marathon Training
A graduate of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Jennifer Heiner holds a bachelor of arts in marketing and economics. Since 2019, Jennifer Heiner has served as the retail director of a New Jersey running company. For many people, one of the greatest appeals of running is its simplicity. Recreational running requires no fancy equipment or extensive training, just a good pair of shoes.
To choose the optimal pair of running shoes, keep the following tips in mind: 1. Choose running-specific shoes. All sneakers may look similar, but shoes specifically designed for running will provide the cushion and shock absorption you need to prevent repetitive motion injury. 2. Make sure they fit. Running shoes should leave about half an inch between the end of the foot and the end of the shoe, and your foot should be centered in the shoe’s platform. The shoe shouldn’t pinch or slide against your foot when you run. 3. Consider your terrain. If you do most of your running on a trail, a trail running shoe will have better grip and improve your footing. If you are a road runner, a lightweight shoe can serve you better, and can also be used for sprints and races. 4. Replace them when necessary. To take care of your feet, replace shoes every 400 to 500 miles of running.
Marathon training, however, does require a bit more than the newest running shoes. Regardless of whether one is coming back from an injury or not, strength training, and understanding your body mechanics, is so important to ensure that your body is working efficiently. This not only helps prevents injuries going forward, but can increase performance levels as well.
Jennifer Heiner recently took part in a Running Assessment at the Hospital for Special Surgery. There, during a 90-minute clinic, the physical therapist doing the evaluation took note of functionality, movement, and reordered Jennifer Heiner while performing these movements and exercises. She was also filmed while running. While the report is forthcoming, this should help provide some insight in ways to fine-tune her training to hopefully keep her injury free going forward.
