Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Cross Training for Trail Runners part 2

BALANCE

One legged stands-lift one leg and see how long before you start sibling and have to put the leg down,
One legged stands with your eyes closed.No, I'm not kidding. Just don't do it near stairs or a cliff.
If you have access to an Indonesia board, use it. An Indonesia board is a two foot ong piece of wood balanced atop a barrel Rock back and forth. If you want to get creative, stand on it and hold a weight and do some square.

CORE

Planks
Crunches
Dips
Back extensions
All the usual stuff we all know and love
Do these A's often A's possible.

OTHER SPORTS

Now is the time to swim, try the rock climbing gym, spin class whatever floats your boat. Don't feel guilty about not running. Scott Jurek, the great trail runner, winner of 7 Wester States 100 mile races, takes a couple months off with no running, every off season. So relax and enjoy the off season!


OKAY, get off the couch, turn off the TV and get ready for next season.

Oh and try to get dome runs in.

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