Some of the most common overuse injuries associated with running, according to the Cleveland Clinic, include:
Achilles tendonitis: inflammation of the tendon that connects your calf to your heel
Plantar fasciitis: irritation of the band of connective tissue between the heel and forefoot
Shin splints: pain or inflammation of the muscles or tendons along the shin
Iliotibial band syndrome: tightness and swelling of the iliotibial band, the thick band of tissues that runs on the outside of your thigh, from the hip to the knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome: irritation of cartilage under the kneecap or strain of underlying tendons, also known as runner’s knee