05/01/2026
Started running this January? You’re not alone. 🏃♂️
The biggest mistake new runners make isn’t bad shoes or poor fitness, it’s doing too much, too soon.
Your heart adapts fast.
Your muscles adapt slower.
Your tendons adapt slowest.
That’s why January motivation often turns into February pain.
Physio tips for new runners:
✔️ Build volume gradually (not daily PBs)
✔️ Strength train at least 2x/week
✔️ Rest days are training days
✔️ Small aches ≠ normal, get them checked early
Running should make you feel stronger, not broken.