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In this week’s episode Steve and Jon discuss injuries as an unavoidable, unpredictable part of running due to impact and eccentric loads, arguing coaching has shifted from “rest and hope” to creative training that maintains fitness without worsening injury. They outline a framework for evaluating injuries by type (bone, soft tissue, metabolic/overtraining, and “WTF” injuries),…
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"Navigating the Unpredictable: Managing Athlete Injuries" is an episode of Science of Running. Runtime 1 hr 5 min. Published August 4, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
