The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to help prevent an overuse injury in runners:
Don't increase your distance by greater than 10 percent in any week.
Don't run more than 45 miles in a single week.
Stick to soft, flat surfaces. Avoid uneven ones.
Don't run when you are in pain. Apply ice to the painful area, and see a doctor if necessary.
Give your body a break with a few easy days of exercise after very strenuous exercise.
Get new running shoes every 500 miles.
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