#53 - Why Runners Get Injured (and How to Avoid It) | RunBiz w/ SUMS

Tommy explores the three leading causes of running injuries and why they account for the majority of setbacks runners face. Drawing on both science and personal experience, he unpacks how training load errors, biomechanical weaknesses, and footwear or surface choices often lie at the root of pain and breakdowns. Along the way, he shares practical advice for avoiding these pitfalls and the deeper mindset shifts that can help runners approach injury prevention with patience and awareness.

This episode also features a RunBiz segment with SUMS. Founder Ed Vickers discusses how the brand has stormed into the running space with the “unsung hero of every runner’s kit bag” - socks. SUMS is approaching the industry creatively, consciously, and with a focus on the running community.

Go to sumsclub.co.uk to find out more

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