Run GVAS, RUN!!

27 Days and counting...

I hope that everyone's training is going well. I hope that the above video has inspired us a little. I have been watching Kenenisa Bekele run for years and he has the most beautiful, flawless technique I have ever seen. This week's focus is on improving our running / walking form to alleviate unwanted tension on our muscles and save energy.

Here are you training tips for the week:

Runners:
Proper posture will allow you to run more proficiently. Here are some tips to think about in your two runs (10 min longer than normal) this week.
Head - Refer to the video and think of looking about thirty feet in front of you when you run. You want to think of having your head over your shoulders and in line with you pelvis. In other words, keep your posture tall.

Arms - Again, refer to the video and think of swinging a relaxed fist to your hip and then swing your elbow back to your hip. A relaxed full arm swing will add momentum to your strides.

Torso - ....watch the video. All movements when you run should be directed forward. As you run this week, monitor for any side-to-side movements and try to control them.

Run / Walkers:
Your workouts this week are two forty-five minute run walks consisting of 3 min walking and 2 min of running. Complete this nine times.

Walkers:
Complete two forty-five minute walks. Think of the posture points for running, as they are applicable to walking posture as well.

KIDS!!
More running around, but start trying to add additional activities. Try skipping, jumping, running backwards and in zig zags. Again, your focus is just getting out and running around. Enjoy running. Enjoy the freedom!

Coach T