The Stronger Stride Podcast

249. Why Do I Keep Getting Running Injuries? (And How to Break the Cycle)

If you feel like you’re constantly dealing with niggles, setbacks, or full-blown injuries… this episode is for you.

Lydia dives into one of the most common (and frustrating) questions runners ask: “Why do I keep getting injured?” Drawing on her experience as a physiotherapist, strength coach, and runner, she breaks down the key reasons injuries keep happening and what you can actually do about it.

This episode goes beyond surface-level advice. It explores the evidence behind injury risk and gives you practical, realistic strategies to help you train more consistently, build capacity, and stay injury-free long-term.

We discuss:

• Why previous injury is the strongest predictor of future injury
• The role of consistency (and why stop-start training sets you up to fail)
• How strength training improves tissue capacity and resilience
• The risks of always progressing and never maintaining
• Why “no pain” doesn’t mean you’re ready to ramp things up
• The impact of load management, recovery, and overtraining
• Low energy availability and its link to injury risk
• How to actually break the injury cycle and train smarter

If you’re stuck in the cycle of injury → rehab → return → re-injury, this episode will help you understand why and give you the tools to finally move forward.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to Injury Prevention in Running
00:54 Common Reasons for Running Injuries and Personal Experiences
01:14 Introduction to Injury in Runners
03:44 Understanding Previous Injuries and Their Impact
06:36 The Role of Inconsistency in Training
09:39 Importance of Strength Training
12:19 The Impact of Early Sports Exposure
14:54 Managing Training Load and Recovery
17:51 The Dangers of Over-Progression
20:30 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
32:10 The Importance of Maintenance in Running Training
37:10 Understanding Pain and Injury Recovery
44:07 The Risks of Overtraining and Inconsistency
47:45 Simplifying Recovery and Training Strategies
54:24 Nutrition and Energy Availability in Running
57:56 Completing Rehabilitation for Previous Injuries

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