https://ksmets.be/tags/newton-running/ Recent content in Newton Running on ksmets.be Hugo en-us Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://ksmets.be/posts/2022/01/01/how-did-i-become-an-injury-free-runner/ Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://ksmets.be/posts/2022/01/01/how-did-i-become-an-injury-free-runner/ <p>After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during what became my final basketball game, I picked up running in August 2010 as part of my recovery. I never stopped running ever since&hellip; except when I was flirting with (overtraining?) injuries just before or after race days.</p> <p>After 2 years of more or less consistent running, I marked the DVV Antwerp Marathon in the spring of 2013 as my marathon debut. I was happy to complete my first marathon slightly above 3 hours. However, I was far from satisfied with the overall preparation, because I was unable to complete the predetermined training plan due to pain in and inflamation of my achilles tendons. Moreover, I needed to rely on anti-inflammation medicines to cope with running while training and on race day.</p>