Running Injury Prevention

Running and trail running place significant load on the body, especially when tackling hills, uneven terrain, and longer distances. Our running injury prevention guides are designed to help runners and hikers stay strong, reduce injury risk, and improve performance.

In this section you’ll find expert advice on strength exercises for runners, mobility drills, load management, and simple strength tests that help identify weaknesses before they lead to injury. Many common issues such as Achilles pain, runner’s knee, plantar fasciitis, and hip pain can often be reduced by improving strength and movement control.

Whether you’re training for your next trail race, ultra marathon, or long-distance hike, these guides will help you build a stronger and more resilient body so you can spend more time doing what you enjoy — running and exploring the outdoors.

Strength tests for runners

Post author By Adventure Competitions
Post date 10 March 2026

6 Strength Tests Every Runner Should Pass (Running Injury Prevention Guide) 🏃‍♂️🥾 If you’re a runner, trail runner, or hiker, your body must be strong enough to handle the repeated load of running. Every step places significant force through your legs. During steady running, this force is typically around 2–3 times your body weight, but Read more