The term tendinopathy is used as a bucket for many tendon injuries. Tendinopathy is when a tendon becomes irritated and starts to break down because it is being asked to handle more stress than it can recover from. Instead of healing normally, the tendon’s collagen fibers become disorganized, which can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced performance.
Tendon injuries in runners are often the result of repeated overload rather than a single injury, especially in runners who increase training too quickly. The good news is that tendinopathy usually responds well to the right combination of load management and progressive strengthening.
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As runners, we spend a lot of time thinking about muscles, shoes, and pace. But if there’s one part of your body that quietly takes a beating with every step, it’s your tendons—and they deserve more attention, especially as we get older. Tendons are the tough connective tissues that link muscle to bone. They store and release energy with every stride, acting like springs. But with age, they become less forgiving. They stiffen, heal more slowly, and lose some of their bounce.
Many runners are doing a better job at integrating strength training into their weekly routine. That’s a win. But even the strongest runner can fall short if their training doesn’t also include power and coordination work. Plyometrics: explosive, controlled movements like hops, bounds, and jumps can bridge that gap. These aren’t just for sprinters or athletes in court sports and they don't have to be complicated or huge box jumps! Plyometrics, when done correctly, improve how
