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Different Types of Running Trainers

Jonny Mellor — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:12:48 +0000

Choosing the right running trainers is essential for a comfortable and injury-free running experience. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to navigate the world of running shoes. In this blog post, we'll dive into the different types of running trainers, exploring their features, benefits, and how to determine which ones are [...]

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Ankle Mobility

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:10:38 +0000

Ankle mobility is essential for runners as it plays a crucial role in proper running mechanics and injury prevention. Here are some ankle mobility exercises that can help you moving forwards. They can be performed as part of your pre run activation routine or as a stand alone session, once or twice per week. [...]

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Isometric Calf Raises

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:56:21 +0000

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Balance Exercise

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:54:38 +0000

As well as performing the exercise below, why not balance on one leg when brushing your teeth every morning and night. If you get really good at it try doing the exercise with your eyes closed! Just don't blame me if you fall over ;-)

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12-Week Strength Videos

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:51:59 +0000

Please click below for some useful videos for the 12-week strength programme found in TrainingPeaks. There's also some really useful video guides on YouTube and within the tutorial and guides section on JM Run Club. Intro Glute Bridge Crab Walks Band Walk Progression Step UpStalk Balance

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Foam Rolling Zoom Class

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 15 May 2020 14:12:46 +0000

Thank you to all those who joined our foam rolling class. I hope you found it beneficial and can utilise some of the exercises into your pre run routine or as part of your rehab programme. Don't worry if you missed the session, please see a selection of the videos below. Please note this was [...]

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Easy Runs

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 12:26:05 +0000

Do you know how fast you should be running your easy runs?

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Warm Up

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:34:01 +0000

Far happier on the track than in front of the camera(!) my first play into video guides. I will look to add some more over the coming weeks and months and hopefully the quality will also increase! But in all seriousness always make time for a proper warm up. Even if you [...]

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Core Circuit

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:51:27 +0000

Very basic but effective core routine that works the following core muslces including the pelvic floor muscles, transversus abdominis, multifidus, internal and external obliques, rectus abdominis, erector spinae (sacrospinalis) the longissimus thoracis, and the diaphragm. Best of all it requires no equipment and can be done from home in very little time. The video shows [...]

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Clam Routine

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:12:02 +0000

Runners typically have weak gluteus medius muscles, more technically referred to as ‘weak bums’, which often cause further issues down the chain. Clams are a great glute activation exercise. Keep hips stacked one on top of the other and remember to engage abdominals the entire time. 1) Clam Pt 1 Side lying, heels are in [...]

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