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Speed, Agility, Quickness Ladder Drills for Runners (Part One)

Want to improve your form and help prevent injuries while training for your next race? Here is the first in a series of videos I’ll be publishing over the next few weeks. This one focuses on basic ladder drills for speed, agility, and quickness training. Subscribe to my channel to receive notifications of future videos! Want to learn something specific, comment below! Or email me at [email protected] source Speed, Agility, Quickness Ladder Drills for Runners (Part One) The idea of the ladder drills is to create a progression of drills…

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Hip Stability Exercises for IT Band Syndrome and Runners Knee #RunChat – RunToTheFinish

Hip Stability Exercises for IT Band Syndrome and Runners Knee #RunChat – RunToTheFinish Hip rotation and pelvic imbalances are a frequent issue for female runners that result in IT Band Syndrome or Runner’s Knee. These exercises help to create additional stability and strength for both prevention and recovery. For more details on hip stability and IT Band recovery see the full post at: bit.ly/1ePDO5CInstagram: RunToTheFinishSite: www.runtothefinish.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/RunToTheFinishTwitter: www.twitter.com/RunToTheFinish source The IT band is a thick, strong band of tissue that runs from the iliac crest over the greater trochanter to…

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5 Running Tips for Beginners 🏃 5 Things I Wish I Knew about Running from the Beginning

5 Running Tips for Beginners Running can simultaneously sound like a walk in the park… and also incredibly daunting. I’ve been running off and on for a couple years now, and I feel like I’ve only JUST found my groove with running. In this video, I share with you 5 running tips for beginners, aka, 5 things I wish I knew about running from the beginning. If you don’t know how to start running, this video is for you. Whether you’re training for your first 5k, looking for the perfect…

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5 Best Exercises for Runners!

5 Best Exercises for Runners! Running Cross Training Exercises. Become a faster, stronger runner using these in your routine. Marta wears lululemon: amzn.to/1SPa23O Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/22LGXK7 Music Credit: “All My Chicks” – Ken Wallace. freeplaymusic.com/search/category_search.php?t=v&i=1680 All you need for running are two feet and a heart beat! It can be such a rewarding activity, regardless of whether you are a competitive runner, or just doing it for health benefits. Brock and Marta share five exercises that will make you a stronger, faster runner. Most importantly, these exercises will…

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How to Use Your Glutes while Running

How to Use Your Glutes while Running As always, being kind is more important than running so keep that in mind when commenting. Thank you! Let’s talk GLUTES! Your glutes can generate a ton of power to enhance your running, but many runners have weak glutes or don’t activate their glutes while running. In this video, I’ll show you how to activate your glutes to help you become a faster runner. source

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Runners Mobility Routine

Runners Mobility Routine See how this routine can help you avoid running injuries: gmb.io/running-routine/ If you do any amount of running, injuries are probably a concern. This routine will help you address some of the common causes of running injuries. Get your free 1-Week Strength & Mobility Kickstart at s.gmb.io/kickstart _ Runners are notorious for being prone to all sorts of injuries. Runner’s knee, shin splints, and heel pain are just a few of the injuries that can plague someone who just loves to run. This routine was developed by…

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World's HARDEST Half Marathon // Great Wall of China

On Easter Sunday, April 21st, I took part in the famous Great Wall of China Half Marathon – a gruelling 21km run / hike along the famous Great Wall of China with 2,000 other experienced adventure racers. I was NOT prepared and did none of the right training. There were endless steps, crazy steep and slippery pathways but some how I managed to succeed despite the heat, tiredness and aching legs and a knee injury. Well done to my friend The Life of Jord for also completing the half marathon…

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How Runners Can Lengthen Their Stride

See the full video: strengthrunning.com/2015/03/boston-meetup-qa-with-coach/ You don’t always want a long stride, but if your cadence is TOO high, you may want to lengthen your stride for better running economy and performance. Get more running advice at strengthrunning.com/ Photo credit (modification: text was added): source

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Ultra Marathon/Endurance Walk Training

Half-day training for a 117-mile combined Ultra Marathon/Endurance walk to raise money for CLIC Sargent -the children’s Cancer Charity a year after chemotherapy and getting the all-clear myself. Comprising 117-mile run Clapham Common- Edgware Road- Clapham Common followed by 1.5 hour gym circuit- Cardio- Weights- Abs. (10 minutes each speed endurance bike/mountain bike/rower; 150kg Squats x 3; 160kg leg press x 3; lunges(24kg) x3; Abs- With/without weights- 36kg source

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