Did you know that up to 90 percent of runners, whether casual or serious, get injured during their training? Whether you have the simple goal just to be fit and healthy, or you are chasing fast times, injuries are disruptive and frustrating. Injuries tend to throw off our fitness and life balance. Ideally, preventing injuries in the first place is the best way to go . But for those of us that learn along the way, it is important to have a good understanding of what to do if and when an injury occurs.