How To Avoid Common Foot And Ankle Injuries Triathletes Face During Training

If you're training for a triathlon this season, chances are you've heard of the common foot and ankle injuries athletes can experience.

From strained calf muscles to plantar fasciitis, understanding what causes these issues that can often put runners and athletes on the bench is vital to avoid them and achieve your goals.

When training for this year's half iron man, I've used some of the following techniques to avoid injury and keep training toward my goal of running the New York half iron man in September without foot and ankle injuries hindering my progress.

How To Avoid Common Foot And Ankle Injuries Triathletes Face During Training

Pay Attention To The Terrain

As you will know, training for a triathlon requires a high level of foot and ankle strength, flexibility, and coordination.