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A 39-year-old member asked:
What is the best way to build running mileage while avoiding injury?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tandy Freemananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 39 years experience
Increase <10%/week: Gradually increasing mileage is the best way to reduce your risk of injury. A good rule of thumb is to avoid increasing your weekly mileage and the distance of your longest run during the week by more than 10% from the previous week. You should also avoid increasing distance and intensity at the same (e.g. Don't add hill or interval workouts in a week that you increase your mileage or long run).
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Dr. Thomas Deberardinoanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Gradual buildup: A gradual increase in mileage and intensity combined with adequate rest, nutrition and cross-training will go a long way in injury prevention.
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Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Baby steps: Possibly go to a track (inside or outside,) and start by possibly walking 2 laps, then jog one and gradually add more running laps
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Last updated Mar 10, 2015
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