"My goal is to run and train for a triathlon this year"… sound familiar? This can be a very invigorating and motivating goal to attain. However, most people end up training too hard while not listening to their bodies and in the process get stress fractures, sprains, and strains. Here is a list of my top three ways to prevent stress fractures, sprains, and strains throughout the body during certain types of high impact exercise. #1 Get Some Good Running Shoes and Avoid Running on Hard Surfaces Get some shoes that save your joints and allow you to run non-stop and pain free. I am 6’3 220lbs and have had two knee surgeries. I finally found some shoes, the Hoka Bondi running shoes that have allowed me to continue running full Ironman’s and more without feeling too much pounding on the joints. Another way to avoid stress fractures is to avoid hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt. Choose dirt trails, sand, or grass to run on in order to save your joints for [...]