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Runner’s Toe Touch Balance Drill

Adam Hodges | June 19, 2013

Runner's Toe Touch

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...] about Runner’s Toe Touch Balance Drill

Video: Balance Drills

Adam Hodges | February 18, 2013

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...] about Video: Balance Drills

Video: Running Drills

Adam Hodges | June 8, 2012

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...] about Video: Running Drills

Video: Side Skips

Adam Hodges | June 8, 2012

Skip side to side by bringing your feet together and then shoulder width apart. Let your arms cross over each other in front of the body as you skip. 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...] about Video: Side Skips

Video: Carioca, or Grapevine

Adam Hodges | June 8, 2012

As you move sideways, cross one leg over the other in front and then behind. Hold your arms out to the side to begin; as you start to get the hang of the drill, use your arms as you would while running. 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...] about Video: Carioca, or Grapevine

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