In this episode of The Injury Podcast, Dr. Craig Selinger sits down with Troy Rand, athletic trainer, endurance coach, and race organizer, to talk about how runners and endurance athletes get injured — and how to train smarter to avoid it.Troy has worked with runners, triathletes, and marathon athletes for years, helping them prepare for races, recover from injuries, and stay active long-term. We break down the most common training mistakes, why injuries happen even when people are “doing everything right,” and how to balance performance with longevity.In this episode, we discuss:The most common running and endurance injuries Troy seesTraining mistakes that quietly lead to injuryWhy pacing, volume, and recovery matter more than people thinkStrength, mobility, and cross-training essentials for runnersRed flags you’re doing too much too soonHow to train so you’re still running years from nowThis conversation is practical, honest, and focused on keeping people active, healthy, and injury-free, whether you’re training for your first race or your tenth marathon.