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Niggle or Injury?

You’ve been there, pushing the boundaries during training, a race or that long-awaited event. But that’s the point, right? No pain, no gain! But how do you know if that uncomfortable niggle is worth your attention or not, should it keep you up at night or can you just let it be?

I’ve been working with runners from various backgrounds for more than a decade, and it still amazes me how you incredible people have the determination to ignore your body’s signals. Don’t get me wrong, ignorance can be bliss, but for the most part, knowing how to distinguish between good and bad pain, is a run-saver!

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