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ACWR for runners: Which injuries it can (and can’t!) predict

Somewhere in the last fifty years, running acquired a rule: “Don’t increase your weekly mileage by more than 10 %”. The 10 % rule gets mentioned all the time, but nobody is quite sure where it came from. It’s a rule of thumb, a nice and easy thing to remember, it sounds sensible and it’s easy to calculate. But the 10 % rule has 0 % scientific evidence going for it, quite worse in fact: almost 20 years ago a randomised control trial concluded that the 10 % rule makes no difference whatsoever to prevent running injuries (Buist et al. 2008).

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Running frequency chart

We recently added a new chart on the Trends page showing how many days per week you’ve been running, on a rolling 7-day basis. Sports science studies have shown that weekly run frequency is linked with injury risk, especially for those running only once or 6-7 days per week. The data suggests a balance between frequency and mileage is important for injury prevention.

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Why extended rest days can increase injury risk for runners (and what to do about it)

Noah’s training experience illustrates how rest can paradoxically increase injury risk. While reducing mileage may seem beneficial, rapid decreases in training load can lead to detraining, affecting connective tissues faster than cardiovascular fitness. To prevent injuries, runners must manage their return to training slowly, respecting their body’s adaptation timelines.

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Introducing myTrainingForecast.run: a science-based injury prevention web app

From garden ornament to running injury prediction algorithms That massive otter statue had been at the back of our garden for years, forgotten by the previous owner, but that day in May 2017 was the day I was going to relocate it to its new home: the local tip. Skilfully manoeuvring it through the patio,Continue reading Introducing myTrainingForecast.run: a science-based injury prevention web app