Yesterday was a privilege for me to speak at the Ballard Homestead to the Green Lake Running Group members about how to become a lifelong runner. Posted below are the slides from my talk as well as videos of the Monday Night Track Workout warm up and the functional running stretches and strengthening exercises that were demonstrated at my presentation.
ABOVE IS THE PDF FOR THE RUNNERS’ LONGEVITY PRESENTATION I GAVE ON SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2015
ABOVE IS VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE MONDAY NIGHT TRACK WORKOUT WARMUP THAT I CREATED FOR THE GREEN LAKE RUNNING GROUP IN 2012
Calf Stretch Notes
Try turning your back foot in to provide a better stretch
You can also perform the same stretch with both feet down and drive motion through your hips
Repeat the stretch with your back knee bent (slide your back foot forward if needed)
Hamstring Stretch Notes
Be careful with your low back – do not let it flex!
Hip Flexor Stretch Notes
Turn your back foot in for a better stretch
Keep your butt tucked and stomach tight to protect your low back
Glute Stretch Notes
Be careful with your low back – do not let it flex!
Keep weight off your back foot
Turn your front foot in for a better stretch
Lateral Hip Stretch
Be careful with your low back – do not let it flex!
Keep most of your weight on your back foot
Make sure both knees bend