Workout
Balance training for runners
The importance of balance training is oft en overlooked by runners, but improving your balance will help you run faster by minimising the energy you expend on balancing, and reduce your chance of injuries
Five components
Being a good runner requires more than just running miles. The more varied your training programme, the better you’ll perform. To optimise your performance, your programme should include five components:
• Jumping (plyometric) exercise to improve power and stride length
• Running drills to help with acceleration
• Strength exercises to improve your ability to move through an optimal range of motion
• Flexibility to prevent restrictions in your movement and allow optimum function
• Running the miles makes your body used to the impact and gives you the opportunity to put other components into practice
Warm up
Run on the spot for one minute. Stand on one leg and swing your leg 10 times forwards and backwards and 10 times side to side.
Sets & reps