Monday, May 28, 2012

WEEK 3 Suggested Non-Runner Barefoot Transition Training

Assuming you haven't had any issues!

Goals: Strengthen Your Foot and Avoid Too Much Too Soon!!!!

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

Technique Videos - Posture drillsstretches100-Ups and toe exercise demos posted on May 8th, 9th, 12th and 24th.

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

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