‘The big three’
The three most common issues for runners are;
1. Runner’s knee or Iliotibial friction syndrome (ITB).
It is an inflammation of the fat pad/ perosteum/distal ITB tendon. It presents as a gradual increase in pain during running, which may disappear afterwards with rest. It can also be stiff later especially with walking down stairs.
2. Shin Splints or medial tibial stress syndrome
3. Achilles pain or Achilles tendinopathy
Common reasons for the above issues are:
- Too much distance or speed work too soon
- Hills too often and/or too fast
- Not enough or too little recovery
- Novices attempting programmes of more experienced runners
