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Three signs that you need more recovery time in your running programme

You probably know by now that recovery and rest are very important components of your training programme if you want to avoid overuse...

Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R

Rest and recovery are important factors to consider as part of injury prevention and treatment.

How runners can avoid recurring Achilles pain

Here are some things you can do to minimise the risk of re-injuring your Achilles tendon through running.

Top tips for getting back to running after Achilles tendonitis

Runners whose Achilles pain have caused them to stop running for a while - How they can know when it’s safe to start running again.

Achilles tendon pain – What surfaces are best to run on?

Running on softer surfaces may not be the best option when you have an injury like Achilles tendinopathy or tendonitis.

Common Achilles pain training errors – Boom-and-bust cycles

In this article, we explore the "boom-and-bust cycle" training error.

Achilles tendinopathy – Is it OK to train with pain?

How people with Achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis can know what level of pain is OK for training and when they shouldn't train.

Muscles a runner should strengthen to reduce the risk of Achilles injuries

Knowing which muscles are involved in running forms the basis for a perfect to-do list for strength training to prevent Achilles injuries.