I second what some others have said - many injuries in running are caused by bad form.
The guys who do my bike fitting (basically, ensuring your bike is properly adjusted so as not to cause undue stress on your body) also do running coaching - I recently did two sessions with them which I found useful.
(If you're in Sydney, it's The Body Mechanic in Milson's Point)
One of the big takeaways for me was increasing my cadence - where previously I was around 150-170 bpm, I now aim for around 180 bpm. The higher cadence seems to have helped me put less stress on my legs with each step.
Also, I'm working on having good posture, and ensuring my feed land under my torso (as opposed to in front or behind me).
And what mpol said about keeping your torso/head stable is correct - you do not want your head bobbing up/down as you run.
But yeah - if you are keen on running, definitely go see a professional, who can give you good advice based on your own individual running style.
The guys who do my bike fitting (basically, ensuring your bike is properly adjusted so as not to cause undue stress on your body) also do running coaching - I recently did two sessions with them which I found useful.
(If you're in Sydney, it's The Body Mechanic in Milson's Point)
One of the big takeaways for me was increasing my cadence - where previously I was around 150-170 bpm, I now aim for around 180 bpm. The higher cadence seems to have helped me put less stress on my legs with each step.
Also, I'm working on having good posture, and ensuring my feed land under my torso (as opposed to in front or behind me).
And what mpol said about keeping your torso/head stable is correct - you do not want your head bobbing up/down as you run.
But yeah - if you are keen on running, definitely go see a professional, who can give you good advice based on your own individual running style.