08/01/2026
🔬 RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
Injury Risk in Runners: Why Single-Session Spikes Matter More Than Weekly Load Ratios!
Whether you’re already running or building back into it, recent research shows injury risk isn’t driven by weekly mileage alone. It’s the sudden jumps in a single run that place the greatest stress on the body.
A major 2025 cohort study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine following over 5,200 runners for 18 months found that when one run significantly exceeds what your body has been prepared for, injury risk rises sharply - particularly when combined with changes in surface, terrain or environmental conditions.
The key takeaways:
✔ avoid sudden spikes in a single session
✔ build distance gradually
✔ prioritise recovery
✔ listen to early warning signs
If you’d like a deeper breakdown of the research and practical advice you can apply to your own training, you can read the full blog on our website (link in bio).
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