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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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Mo Farah & Galen Rupp’s Stability Routine

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:53:51 +0000

Check out this useful article and video tutorials from physical therapist David McHenry, head strength and conditioning coach for the Oregon Project. Within the article, he shares the example routine described below, with videos, sets and reps for each exercise. McHenry describes how he puts athletes such as Mo Farah and Galen Rupp through three sessions [...]

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Dynamic Stretching Drills

admin — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:29:58 +0000

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Step Up

admin — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:29:18 +0000

Running specific exercise either place or step foot onto raised box. Knee in line with second and third toe Engage glutes – just thinking about this can help switch them on! Drive non-weight bearing leg forwards in a running action with knee lift for hip extension.

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Goblet Squat

admin — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:28:58 +0000

Stand holding a light kettlebell by the horns close to your chest. This will be your starting position. (If you don’t have access to a KB - you can use a dumbbell or medicine ball.) Squat down between your legs. As a runner you don’t need to focus on range instead good technique should be [...]

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Med Ball Twist

admin — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:28:41 +0000

Sit on the floor with the knees together and slightly bent. Lean back and take your feet off the floor so you are balancing on your bum. Hold a medicine ball in both hands in front of you with the elbows slightly bent. Twist from side to side, ensuring you are moving from your waist, [...]

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Garmin 920 XT

admin — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:21:43 +0000

For dedicated triathletes, the Garmin Forerunner 920XT GPS watch is an excellent training tool, one that I've really enjoyed using over the past couple of years, despite it's size... however it does fit relatively well, but it's not the sort of watch you're going to wear socially. The watch is on the expensive side, but [...]

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New Balance Vazee Pace

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:26:15 +0000

The New Balance Vazee Pace v2 is a great no-frills, performance daily trainer and one of my favourites tools in the cupboard! This trainer is ideal for elite athletes to recreational runners looking for a lightweight shoe that can handle mileage while still providing comfort and a firm, efficient ride. The Vazee is pace is [...]

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