Not only is signing up for a 5K a good way to create a goal-oriented exercise plan, it also supports meaningful causes, such as the Tunnel to Towers 5K, presented by Lexington Medical Center and born out of a reminder to “Never Forget” the national heroes of 9/11. Taking place on Fri., Sept. 9 at 6 p.m., the 5K is one of 80+ nationwide events annually organized by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
With the help of funds raised by race participants, the foundation has built nearly 450 mortgage-free Smart Homes + raised over $250 million for first responders, military members, and their families. |
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Over 500,000 people nationwide have participated in Tunnel to Towers events. | Photo provided by Lexington Medical Center |
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Okay, so you’re ready to sign up. Now it’s time to prepare your body to go the distance. Maybe a 5K (read: 3.1 miles) doesn’t sound like a long distance, but new research shows nearly half of recreational runners get injured during their everyday running. Here to help all our runners + 5K participants out there is Lexington Medical Center Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine doctor J. Clint Pride, MD, who has seven tips to prevent running injuries. 👟 First, let’s talk injuries:
There are multiple common running injuries — most of which are considered overuse injuries — caused by repetitive microtrauma (think: occurring after repeatedly performing the same movement). Three common overuse injuries are: - Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS): Front knee pain
- Achilles Tendinopathy: Pain in the back of the ankle
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Pain near the outside of the knee
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These running will get you race (and trail) ready. | Photo provided by Lexington Medical Center |
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👟 7 tips to run injury-free:
Now that you know the injuries to avoid, here's the best way to get running. - Have a good training plan.
The
most effective way to prevent running injuries is to have a good plan for the training process of a race. Many people jump into running way too quickly instead of
gradually increasing their training load over a prolonged period. This rapid increase in training intensity or duration will significantly increase the chance of developing the above conditions, among others.
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Increase your running distance by no more than 10% per week.
When training, a good general rule of thumb is to
not increase your distance more than 10% per week — and try to keep your heart rate at around 75% of your heart rate maximum.
Keep reading for five more injury-free running tips — and if you haven’t yet signed up for the Tunnel to Towers 5K, register here.* |
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On average, how many steps are in a 5K? |
(No Googling the answer.) |
- 5,225
- 6,250
- 6,600
- No one knows, really
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Renderings of the renovations + expansion coming to Virginia Hylton Park. | Photos provided by the Town of Lexington |
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