Running is repetitive load. This path orders local capacity topics before volume talk.
What this path is for Use progression and recovery pages as a running-load checklist.
Suggested reading order
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Knee Hips & legs
The knee is the body's largest joint and one of its most frequently injured, relying on ligaments and surrounding muscles rather than bony shape for stability.
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Hip Hips & legs
The hip is a deep, stable ball-and-socket joint that bears several times body weight during walking and running, making it a common site of both overuse pain and degenerative change.
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Ankle & Foot Hips & legs
The ankle and foot absorb and redirect the full force of body weight with every step, making sprains and overuse injuries among the most common in sport and daily life.
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Lower Back Spine & core
The lumbar spine bears more compressive load than any other spinal region, making low back pain the single most common musculoskeletal complaint worldwide.