A Runner’s Guide to 6 Common Running Injuries

As a runner, your body takes a lot of pounding. Choking up the distance comes at a high price. Running exerts a force of up to three times your body weight on your foot.

But,

The most common reasons for a runner to be sidelined aren't tied to a specific event or moment, like twisting your ankle on uneven terrain.

Rather, they're overuse injuries that develop over time due to issues like ramping up your mileage too quickly, improper running form, not giving your body adequate time to recover, having tight or weak muscles and wearing improper footwear.

Here's a guide to six common runner's injuries and how to treat them.