Sunday, May 13, 2012

WEEK 1 Suggested Non-Runner Barefoot Transition Training

Goals: Develop Form and Avoid Too Much Too Soon!!!!

Day 1 - Figure out how to put shoes on. 1 hour Active Wearing; study run/posture technique videos.
Day 2 - 1 hour Active Wearing - include up to one slow set of 100-Ups and 2 min run (watch form).
Day 3 - Stretch hamstrings/shins/calves; run for about 5 mins (don't worry about distance); walk 15 mins.
Day 4 - 1 hour Active Wearing - include 5 mins of posture drills from video and a 30 min walk.
Day 5 - Stretch hamstrings/shins/calves; REST DAY.
Day 6Stretch hamstrings/shins/calves; one set of 100-Ups (watching form); run for about 5 mins (don't worry about distance); walk 15 mins.
Day 7Stretch hamstrings/shins/calves; REST DAY.

Active Wearing - Shoes on and you are moving; doing chores, walking around the house; doesn' have to be constant, but you're trying to get used to the barefoot feel.

Technique VideosPosted on May 8th (100-Ups), 9th (posture) and 12th (stretches) below.

Rest Day - Take more if you need them, avoid TMTS!!!!

Image source: Berkley Running Company

Disclaimer - This is not exactly what I did this week, I took the liberty of "optimizing" the schedule for new runners.

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