How much running is too much? Identifying high-risk running sessions in a 5200-person cohort study.

Jesper Schuster Brandt Frandsen, Adam Hulme, Erik Thorlund Parner, Merete Møller, Ida Lindman, Josefin Abrahamson, Nina Sjørup Simonsen, Julie Sandell Jacobsen, Daniel Ramskov, Sebastian Skejø, Laurent Malisoux, Michael Lejbach Bertelsen, Rasmus Oestergaard Nielsen

August 2025 Br J Sports Med

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Participants express strong agreement with the study's emphasis on gradual distance increases, often citing the 10% rule, using words like 'increase gradually' and 'danger of sudden jumps,' which reflect shared concern and acknowledgment. The tone is informative and conversational, demonstrating active engagement, and the focus on injury prevention suggests a moderate impact on runners' training routines.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of gradual increase in running distances, referencing the study's findings on injury risks with sudden volume increases.

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Interest
 High level of interest

The topic resonates strongly with runners and sports enthusiasts, indicated by frequent mentions of injury prevention and the 10% rule.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Posts show active involvement by discussing specific data points, such as injury risks associated with exceeding 10% increase, and sharing personal or general advice.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions potentially influence running practices by emphasizing safer training approaches, though mostly within the fitness community.

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    ■ Ref info: Frandsen et al. "How much running is too much? Identifying high-risk running sessions in a 5200-person cohort study." British Journal of Sports Medicine 59.17 (2025): 1203-1210. ■ Ref link: https://t.co/kXmliaANLd ■ note link: https://t.co/xnv4FLduCw
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    Message for weekend warrior runners ➡️ Sudden long runs increase #injury risk ➡️ Increase distance gradually to let your body adapt ➡️ Observe the 10% rule if increasing distance A study of 5,200+ runners @RUNSAFE_Rasmus @AarhusUni #running #halfmarathon https://t.co/1yShhZA1TR
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study examined how sudden increases in running distance impact the risk of running-related injuries among adult runners over an 18-month period.
  • Significantly higher injury rates were found with increases in single-session running distance, especially when exceeding a 10% increase from the longest run in the past month.
  • The findings suggest that runners should be cautious about making abrupt changes to their running distance to reduce the risk of overuse injuries.