I have found the hard way that running at a good level without having a strong structure to do it with (a strong body) can and will lead to injuries. In my case, I developed a double inguinal hernia and a sciatica. I know sitting all day has a lot to do with these injuries too but it's mainly because I was running a lot and my body's structure was not strong enough for that.
So since I found out about the hernias, I've been doing some strength training in combination with some stretching. I have found that it is harder for me to keep up with stretching, though. Also, since I won't be able to get surgery for another two months, I decided to get into the best shape possible before being operated on. This is what the elites do so they can recover faster and get back into training faster after a surgery. The last time I had hernia surgery, 10 years ago, I was cycling at the gym 2 weeks later and a week after that I was already running and playing tennis, albeit with some pain. I am now 10 years older so I figure it will take me at least a month before I can run again without risking to re-injure myself.
The strength exercises I do are actually quite hard for someone that is injured but I feel like strengthening my core and back muscles will definitely shape me into a stronger athlete and help me avoid the issues I've been having in the past.
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