I just wrote out this session into a google doc. Does anyone do these types of drills in their weekly routine? I am thinking of adding 2 sessions a week as a PM session after an AM easy run.
Still newer to running and really want to dial in my form, figured these would be great for that and also some low aerobic stimulus.
A lot of the running drills they do are pretty standard ones. Look up things like A skip, B skip, ankling, straight leg runs, etc. Most runners learn these in track. These guys also did some strength in there with the pushups and squats, which aren't normally considered running drills per se, but they're not bad things to do.
In general, the shorter the distance you run, the more often you do drills. I do like 5 minutes of drills before most of my workouts. Once a week or so I'll take the time to spend 20 minutes really doing them properly, making sure I'm staying snappy and coordinated the whole time.
FartKing69 wrote:
A lot of the running drills they do are pretty standard ones. Look up things like A skip, B skip, ankling, straight leg runs, etc. Most runners learn these in track. These guys also did some strength in there with the pushups and squats, which aren't normally considered running drills per se, but they're not bad things to do.
In general, the shorter the distance you run, the more often you do drills. I do like 5 minutes of drills before most of my workouts. Once a week or so I'll take the time to spend 20 minutes really doing them properly, making sure I'm staying snappy and coordinated the whole time.
Copy that. I am gonna try to focus on the mile and 5k (haven't tested all out mile, 18:50 5k) all spring and summer so this will be good to add!
Are you willing to share your Google doc with the drills?! I saw this video about a week ago and thinking about adding it to my weekly workouts.
It’s not the drills that make the Kenyans faster. It’s all the mileage at high altitude on hilly dirt roads.
Eicjejfjrjf wrote:
It’s not the drills that make the Kenyans faster. It’s all the mileage at high altitude on hilly dirt roads.
Its both.
Eicjejfjrjf wrote:
It’s not the drills that make the Kenyans faster. It’s all the mileage at high altitude on hilly dirt roads.
I got rid of my old black and decker stuff and went with Kenyan style drills. A little finicky, but they make great holes.
I would like to add this type of stuff into my routine. I also saw some of the stuff Ethiopians do with their upper body that helps open up their backs on sweat elite. Would definitely help me out
Here is the link everyone. I set it for commenting access if anyone has suggestions for clearer/easier to read writing
Another great video. I'll add some of these to the doc
