Running is one of the most effective forms of cardio to shape and tone your body from head to toe. However, it can also be the number one cause of overuse injuries, ankle sprains, or shin splints. There are many ways to make sure you are taking all the necessary precautions to be the safest, strongest runner you can be. One thing runners tend to do that ends up hurting them is running excessively and not strength training enough to support their running habits.