OnTracx product launch event: celebrating new advancements in running (re-)injury prevention

More than half of all runners experience overloading at least once a year, resulting in painful joints or tendons. With OnTracx, the wearable and app from Ghent University’s new spin-off, you can now easily measure your load and thus reduce the risk of injury, or speed up rehabilitation.

Is the 10% rule for increasing training volume really effective at preventing running injuries? Science says no. Discover how total load—not just mileage or duration—is the key factor in injury prevention. Learn how factors like running style, speed, surfaces, shoes, and even minor technique changes impact your body. Explore how tools like OnTracx help you measure and manage your load, track pain scores, and refine your running approach for injury-free miles.

Up to 79% of runners get injured at some point, often due to training errors. Mistakes like increasing volume, intensity, or frequency too quickly overwhelm the body’s ability to adapt. A high number of these injuries could be avoided with the right training adjustments using wearable technology for an individualized approach to load management. In this article, we’ll break down common training errors, their impact, and how to prevent them.

When it comes to running, avoiding injuries is a top priority. Among the popular guidelines is the "10% rule," which suggests increasing weekly running mileage or duration by no more than 10% to avoid overuse injuries. However, a recent study published challenges the efficacy of this widely held belief. This article examines why the 10% rule falls short in preventing injuries and highlights the importance of individualized training approaches, for safer, injury-free running.