The vast majority of runners end up injured with shin splints, knee pain and twisted ankles. But smart strength training can reduce your risk. Here's how to cross-train and run. 

Why do I keep getting shin splints? How to run injury-free

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Cross-training: the key exercises all runners need to do

Running uses just about every muscle in the body

Runners need to strength train in order to maintain muscle so they are strong enough to withstand the repetitive single leg activity and can avoid poor gait mechanics

How to strength train to avoid running injuries

How to avoid shin splints: this is the cross-training routine you need to stay injury-free as a runner