Why Your Running Injuries Keep Coming Back: Ten Common Mistakes

About this episode

Dr. Gina Fick discusses the top 10 mistakes runners make that lead to injuries and offers strategies to train smarter and reduce injury risk.

Why do so many runners end up injured—even when they’re “doing everything right”? In this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast , Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD uncovers the top 10 mistakes runners make that lead to overuse injuries and chronic pain. From ramping up mileage too quickly and neglecting strength work to poor recovery habits, inefficient cadence, mobility deficits, and outdated footwear, this episode gives runners actionable strategies to train smarter and reduce injury risk. If you want to stay consistent, improve performance, and avoid setbacks, this is a must-listen. 00:00 Introduction to PT Rebels Podcast 00:52 Top 10 Mistakes Runners Make 00:52 Mistake 1: Increasing Mileage Too Quickly 01:53 Mistake 2: Skipping Strength Training 03:25 Mistake 3: Running Through Pain 04:45 Mistake 4: Ignoring Recovery 05:40 Mistake 5: Weak Glutes and Core 06:56 Mistake 6: Poor Cadence 08:01 Mistake 7: Worn Out or Wrong Shoes 08:48 Mistake 8: Neglecting Mobility 09:49 Mistake 9: Lack of Variety in Training 10:31 Mistake 10: No Movement Assessment 11:32 Recap and Final Thoughts

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gina Fick

Topics covered

• running injuries
• overuse injuries
• chronic pain
• strength training
• recovery habits
• training strategies

Keywords

• running injuries
• mistakes
• strength training
• recovery
• mobility
• footwear
• cadence
• training

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