Exercises for Runners: Clock Lunges

Exercises for Runners: Clock Lunges Why: Improves ankle, knee, and hip stability while moving through all planes of motion. Especially important for injury prevention in the case of unanticipated movement while running (e.g. side-stepping off sidewalks, moving around other runners during a race, and avoiding slipping at water stations) How: 1. Imagine you are standing in the center of the face of a clock. 2. Keeping your right foot planted, step forward to “12 o’clock” with your left foot, reaching your arms forward at shoulder height at the same time.…

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