Running is effectively balancing on one leg after the other, over and over again, through the entirety of the run. Balance is therefore an essential skill all runners need to master. Perform the runner’s toe touch drill (demonstrated in the video below) throughout the day for a few seconds at a time to improve your running-specific balance. Train smart! … [Read more...]
Video: Balance Drills
It's best to perform these single leg balance drills barefoot. Firmly ground one foot. Think about spreading the toes and planting the little toe, bit toe and heel as three points of a tripod. This will help you distribute weight equally over your forefoot and rearfoot as you establish a solid contact point. Lift your opposite leg off the ground with a high knee so that … [Read more...]
Video: Running Drills
More running drills: Side-to-side Skip Carioca, or Grapevine A Skip B Skip Butt Kicks High Knees Straight Leg Run Ankling Full sequence of running drills … [Read more...]
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