Runners require enough flexibility to run with an efficient stride, but there have been several research studies recently that have shown it may not be as beneficial as many think for injury prevention and improved performance. A recent review published in 2020 suggests that there was no difference to overall injury rate related to including …
Category Archives: running drills
Basic Running Drills to Master
Why do running drills? For Strength, Co-ordination, Flexibility, Balance, Functional Stability, Structured Warm-up and fun! For all drills you want to maintain good posture by drawing naval towards spine, gently clench butt and breath normally. Upright posture, head high, hips high, running action arms, relaxed shoulders, slightly dorsiflex foot and claw ground. Keep balanced and …
Cross Country Running Drills
This is a list of drills that will help you get in shape for trail and cross country races, and the reason why each of them is useful. You don’t need to do all of them every time, but if you include them regularly they should make you less injury prone, stronger and quicker on …
Running Tips by Coach Julie 