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When a runner has pain, does that mean it's the running that is to blame, or something with their training or form? The latter, according to former Olympian runner, mastermind behind the run-walk-run method of the Galloway Training Program, and author of numerous books including Jeff Galloway. In fact, according to Galloway, most runners get aches and pains due to their training and form--not the running itself. The most common culprits of running injuries? 1) not taking walk breaks frequently enough; 2) running too fast on long runs; 3) trying to run through an injury; 4) making form mistakes, especially when tired. To help you decode your pain, why it's happening and what you can do about it, here is Galloway's advice from one runner to another. As always, for medical questions, see a doctor. More »Post from: Blisstree | Nutrition, Healthy Recipes and Fitness