Factor Physio

🏃‍♀️ Most running injuries don’t happen because of one bad workout.

They happen because our training progresses faster than our bodies can adapt.

That’s where progressive overload comes in.

Whether you’re lifting weights or training for your next marathon, your body gets stronger by experiencing a little more stress than before, recovering, and then repeating the process. That’s how muscles grow, bones become stronger, tendons become more resilient—and how fitness is built.

The problem isn’t training hard.

The problem is doing too much, too soon.

Remember, your body doesn’t just respond to mileage. It responds to total training load:
🏃 More speed work
⛰️ More hills
📈 Longer runs
📅 Extra running days
⚡ Higher intensity

All of those increase stress on your body, even if your weekly mileage hasn’t changed.

The runners who stay healthy year after year aren’t usually the ones with the biggest training weeks.

They’re the ones who train consistently, recover intentionally, and allow their bodies time to adapt.

💡 The goal isn’t to survive training. It’s to adapt to it.

If you’re ramping up for a fall marathon, half marathon, or triathlon and want to make sure your training is moving you forward—not toward an injury—we’d love to help.

As a reminder, Dr. Matt Hamlet, PT, DPT is currently seeing new patients at an introductory rate of $135/hour. Matt is a USAT Level 1 Certified Triathlon Coach and is actively training for his own Ironman, so he understands firsthand how to balance training load, recovery, and performance.

👇 What’s your fall goal race this year? Let us know in the comments!

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