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One of the main challenges in sports medicine is the prevention of injuries, which relies on gathering epidemiological data and identifying risk factors. Running-related injuries (RRIs) continue to be a significant concern for millions of individuals each year. In this January Issue of SJMSS, Abrahamson et al. 1 identify how training load, frequency and running experience may determine running injury risk. The study leverages self-reported data from over 7,000 adult runners participating in the Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study. This 18-month prospective cohort study found that new RRIs were most common among runners with the lowest total weekly running distance and frequency in the three months before inclusion. In contrast, those running over 105 km or more than seven times a week sustained the fewest injuries. Furthermore, running experience displayed a U-shaped relationship with RRIs. The authors deserve commendation for providing such a relevant contribution, which all runners and coaches should read to develop better strategies for preventing running-related injuries.

Reference

  1. Abrahamson J, Lindman I, Eriksen MB, Kibsgaard A, Nielsen RO. Using Self-Reported Training Characteristics to Better Understand Who Is More Likely to Sustain Running-Related Injuries Than Others: The Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2025;35(1):e70004.
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