Im a high school senior just coming off an achilles tendon injury during the xc season. I'm wanting to start doing Jay Johnson's Strengthening Routines. So I was curious as to how I should go about starting these strengthening routines. Which should I start out with? Are you supposed to do each one at certain times? Is there some sort of system where you are supposed to go from one to the other? Thanks
The link below will take you to a page with five videos. They show a progression of the exercises and a suggested schedule.
Thanks for posting these.
I'm in the early phases of spring marathon training, 10 weeks out. It's been a couple of years since I have consistently incorporated strength work and drills into my training. (I know - lazy.)
Would it be unwise to start doing Coach Johnson's progression while also going through the normal mileage / intensity buildup? I'm purely recreational - 2:40's for the marathon, peak mileage in the high 70's / low 80's.
I have been dealing with some post-run pain in the groin / pelvis, which is part of the motivation to resume proper strengthening.
Thanks to anyone who can comment.
If you are dealing with pain around the pelvis, at least start doing the myrtyl routine now. Slowly work in the other stuff if you have to.
Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.