Reasons behind the runner’s injury: the differences between countries
Runners in different countries blame their injuries on different causes.
The Italians are the only runners who are not in the majority for any reason.
Where does it hurt?
There are a few injuries that are extremely common among all European runners. The list below shows the top five most familiar aches and injuries European runners have suffered in their running career. Even though the complaints are common across the board, the percentage of who suffers most from what differs per country.
Top 5 European runner injuries

