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Often, runners are too focus on their training and hence, tends to be more prone to injuries. I found an article in runner’s world.com which gives 10 laws of injury prevention. Hope it will helps. Cheers~

Law #1 : Know Your Limits

Law #2 : Listen To Your Body

Law #3 : Consider Shortening Your Stride

Law #4 : Use Strength Training To Balance Your Body

Law #5 : RICE works. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Law #6 : Run On a Level Surface

Law #7 : Don’t Race or Do Speedwork Too Often

Law #8 : Stretch The Back of Your Leg

Law #9 : Cross-Training provides Active Rest and Recovery

Law #10 : Get Shoes That Fit.

More details of injury prevention could be found at Runners’ World website @ http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-285–13413-0,00.html