Monday, May 21, 2012

WEEK 2 Suggested Non-Runner Barefoot Transition Training

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

Day 1 - Stretch - hamstrings/shins/calves/quads; 5 mins of posture drills; walk; run for about 5 mins; walk.
Day 2 - Stretch - hamstrings/shins/calves/quads; one set of 100-Ups; run for about 5 mins; walk; if you feel good add a 2 min run (watch form); walk.
Day 3 - Stretch hamstrings/shins/calves; REST DAY.
Day 4 - Stretch - hamstrings/shins/calves/quads; walk; run for about 5 mins;   if you feel good add a 2 min run (watch form); walk.
Day 5 - Stretch - hamstrings/shins/calves/quads; one set of 100-Ups; run for about 5 mins; walk; if you feel good add a 2 min run (watch form); walk.
Day 6 - Stretch hamstrings/shins/calves; REST DAY.
Day 7 -  Stretch - hamstrings/shins/calves/quads; one set of 100-Ups; run for about 5 mins; walk; if you feel good add a 2 min run (watch form); walk .

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 Videos - Posture drillsstretches and 100-Ups demos posted on May 8th, 9th and 12th.

Rest Day - Take more if you need them, avoid TMTS!!!!
Image Source:  Competitor website

Disclaimer - Again, not my abs...but maybe they could be by Oct!

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