Injuries have plagued the running community for years. When you get injured, a fast recovery becomes your priority. Watch this video to see how this series is structured, giving you a roadmap for preventing injuries.

Before you worry about a specific injury you’ve got, It’s important to first establish a framework for understanding injuries so you can better predict when and how they happen.

Many runners complain of pain, but don’t necessarily have an injury. Watch this video to learn about this important difference and how to approach pain versus an injury.

There are many unique tissues and parts in your body that can get injured. Watch this video to better understand exactly how those tissues can get hurt.

With a proper understanding of what tissues in your body can get injured, here is a brief look at what causes these body parts to be injured when running.

If you’re feeling pain, a visit to a medical professional may be necessary. For a better idea of how bad your injury is, go through this self evaluation, answering these six questions.