Running Lean

324. The Strength Deficits That Cause Most Running Injuries


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Let’s talk about something most runners completely misunderstand: injuries.

Most runners think injuries are just bad luck.

Or maybe the result of running too many miles too quickly.

But in reality, most running injuries are predictable.

They’re caused by specific strength deficits that quietly undermine your running mechanics.

Weak hips.

Poor single-leg stability.

A core that can’t control rotational forces.

These weaknesses don’t just affect how strong you are — they affect how you move.

And when your body can’t control the forces created while running, something eventually breaks down.

In this episode, The Strength Deficits That Cause Most Running Injuries, I’m breaking down the key weaknesses I see in runners every single day — and how they lead to knee pain, hip issues, Achilles problems, and more.

Once you understand these strength deficits, you’ll start seeing injuries differently — and more importantly, you’ll know exactly what to do to prevent them.

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If you’re putting in the miles but not getting the results you want… something is off.

Maybe you’re running a lot but the weight isn’t changing.

Maybe you feel tired all the time.
Maybe running actually feels harder than it should.

And deep down you know this:

You shouldn’t have to grind this hard just to stay the same.

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  • This isn’t another random training plan or nutrition hack.

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