Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 97, August 2017 | Page 11

Keep on running
10 tips to stay illness- and injury-free during a run series
I
f you’re considering upping your mileage or have already signed up for a series
of runs this year, staying healthy over the next few months will ensure you’re in
peak condition when racing season starts. Here are some tips from Mari Leach,
biokineticist at Discovery Vitality, to help you get through events fitter, stronger and
injury-free. 5. Avoid overtraining! Alternate hard or longer runs at a higher intensity with
shorter or slower low-intensity runs. Running four races in six weeks can take
its toll on your body, so adequate recovery time is crucial to avoid overuse
injuries. Recovery doesn’t have to be sedentary, but can include low-impact
active recovery exercises, such as swimming and cycling at a