Running technique week 1

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Session aim – Proprioception, mobility, activation, co-ordination

Equipment: matts, foam rollers

Discussion: Session aim; joint positioning/proprio, mobility, activation.

Key points of efficient running & common injury: Mid-foot running; foot strike, triple extension, synergists and force coupling/ground force impact, Stride frequency vs length/rhythm, Front & rear side mechanics, dynamic stability & torsional control; different planes of movement/joint & muscle health.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1497241168438{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”WEEK 1 – SESSION 2″ style=”custom” custom_background=”#f15c24″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:%2Frunning-technique-week1-session2%2F|title:WEEK%201%20-%20SESSION%202||” el_id=”buttonflip”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”WEEK 1 HOMEWORK” style=”custom” custom_background=”#f15c24″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:%2Frunning-technique-week1-homework%2F|title:WEEK%201%20HOMEWORK||” el_id=”buttonflip”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″][vc_column][vc_column_text]

WARM UP/PROPRIO/MOB’S

Toe Clawing 3 x 45secs
Double barefoot mid-balance holds (see image below) 3 x 45secs-3 x 10
Single mid-foot balance holds then taps (see image below) 3 x 45secs each
Kneeling ankle/hip mobiliser 3 x 10 each, forward and back
Standing lunge mobiliser 1 x 3 stage each side

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CO-ORDINATION AND ACTIVATION DRILLS & EXERCISES

Single sided static and lanes – Rear, front & crossover drills 3 x 20m returns each drill
Standing Cycle 3 x 10 each side
Walking Dead leg Drills: Straight leg/Aryan march, Cadence Step (see video below) 3 x 20m each leg up & back
Dynamic Triple Extension Work;
2 footed bounds 3 x 15
Narrow split squat static then dyno 3 x 15 each
Stalk bends static then dyno 3 x 15 each
Walking Dead leg Drills: Straight leg/Hitler, Cadence Step, A-walk 3 x 20m each drill w/walk back

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WARM DOWN/STRETCH/RELEASE

Sprinter’s post chain calf stretch 2 x 20 sec holds each
The Hurdler Stretch 2 x 20 sec holds each
Iron Cross Stretch 2 x 20 sec holds each
Lat Prone Reach & Rotate
Prone anterior spiral line stetch/mob 2 x 20 sec holds each
Supine Thomas Test Stretch; foam roller 2 x 20 sec holds each

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Double mid foot balance

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Single mid foot balance

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Cadence Lift Dead Leg Walk – ladder drill

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Cadence walking drill- single leg stiff leg Aryan march

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Cadence walking drill-single leg front lift

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Triple Ext BW Squat Jump

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Trip Ext Runners Split Squat to Jump

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