18/01/2026
Summer makes it easy to run more ☀️
Longer daylight, better weather, social runs, beach and trail adventures — motivation is high and mileage often creeps up without us realising.
But research shows that running injuries aren’t random. One of the biggest risk factors is a sudden jump in the distance of a single run, especially when that run is much longer than anything you’ve done in the previous month.
This is where we see problems in summer. You feel good, the conditions are perfect, and suddenly a “casual” long run turns into a distance your body isn’t prepared for yet.
A common example:
If you’re comfortably running 5 km and decide to jump straight into a 12–15 km run because you’ve got a half marathon goal, that’s a huge spike in training load and significantly increases injury risk. Gradual progress always wins.
Summer running isn’t the problem — unplanned progress is.
Small, consistent increases, planned harder sessions, and proper recovery days allow your body to adapt so you can actually enjoy running all summer long.
If you’ve got a summer running goal and want to build towards it safely, a physio can help you plan training loads, manage niggles early, and keep you doing what you love.
