Today, we're breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in running injury prevention.

In my experience, recreational and age-group runners most commonly face intensity problems, not mileage problems. So I wanted to look at what the research says about injury risk, why training load spikes matter, and how hard workouts create far more mechanical stress than most runners realize.

I also walk through the practical audit I use when reviewing athlete training logs, how to identify whether your intensity distribution is putting you at risk, and why genuinely easy running may be one of the best injury prevention tools available to you.

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