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Running Form
Efficient Running makes for injury free running. There are a few key elements that make up efficient running.
Key Benefits: Improving running technique will:
Run with greater ease and efficiency
Be less prone to injury
Become more aware of their body mechanics
Improve their endurance while getting stronger and faster
Running Form Videos
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Posture
Leg Movements
Arm Movements
Bobby McGee Short Running Form Video
Proper Arm Posture
for Runners
Good Form Running
Forward Running Videos
Introduction to forward running
Arm Movement
Ground Contact Landing and Push Off
Knee & Quad Position
Glutes and Hamstrings
Pelvis and Upper Body Position
Foot Position
Uphill and Downhill Running
All videos together!!
Articles on Running Form
Running Better
Easy ways to improve Stride Rate
Exercises used for W
arm-up & Cool Down
(Scroll over for video)
Track Drills (Grass) 30 Meters each
Heel Walk
Toe Walk
A March & A Skip
High Knee
Butt Kick
(underneath)
Hamstring Extension
Karaoke
(Down and Back)
Backward Run
Walking Lunge
Fence Drills
Ankle Rotations 30 Sec each leg (Draw Alphabet)
Wall March
: 10 each leg
Leg Swings: 10 each Leg (Front & Side)
Glute Circles
Hip Extension Drills
Hip Flexor Stretch
Knee to Chest Bridge
Marching Bridge
Swing Drill
Daily Stretches after run
Standing
Calf Stretch
es (Both)
Quad Stretch standing
Kneeling
Hip Flexor Stretch
Standing IT Band Stretch
Sit N' Reach
Butterfly
Coleson (Glute Stretch)
Partner Hamstring
Individual Stretches
Agility Ladder
1 Foot in Square
2 Feet in Square
Bunny Hops
One Leg Hop (R & L)
2 in/2 Out Laterally
XC Runner Handbook
XC Handbook!
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NUTRITION
Girls Require Steady Fuel
10 Best Carbs Sources
Fueling your engine
Healthy Snacks for Athletes
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Healthy Eating on Budget
Water and 45 Best Foods
I
ron and the endurance Athlete
Fatigue and Iron Deficiency in Athletes
Iron
Managing your diet and iron intake
The Little Things: Iron
(Many links to other articles)
Running & Rusting
MSU Immune System Support
Ironing out the Details
Low Ferritin and Iron Anemia
Running Articles
Vince Lombardi of Teen Running
Cross Training for Runners
Arcadia High School 2012 NXN Champs
"
Peter Snell"
"I can't Catch My Breath"
Long Runs for High Schoolers
Winter Training Tips
Article on Fayetteville-Manlius Success(2010)
Preaching the Gospel (2010)
Ice Baths (2006)
Chia Seeds for runners
6 Best Exercises for New Runners
Girl Specific Articles
Young Females need more food!!!!!
High School Girls: Are your iron levels up to speed
Female Athlete Triad
Dear Younger Me: Lauren Fleshman
Local Races
Listing of Local Races can be found on these websites:
Run Georgia
Georgia Runner