Great workout this morning with my WarriorFit class and then a little bit of rehab. Single leg Rdl's, crab walks, one legged pistol squats and clams..
Simple. A little (muscle) Painful. Effective.
As runners we sometimes forget about the importance of the hip abductors (gluteus medius, gluteus minimus) and the hip external rotators. These muscles act as important stabilizers vital to supporting our forward movement. Ever get iliotibial (IT) band or knee problems?, patella tendonitis, piriformis issues? Evidence suggests that many of these problems can be overcome by addressing a key weakness that numerous runners exhibit: weak hips.
Other great exercises are leg abductors, fire hydrant, mule kicks, hip hikes.
And of course tons of mobility. Watch the JDW Fitness "Hip Opening Sequence" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/rr4dRbMCOK8
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"Rise and rise again, until lambs become lions." Robin Hood
I feel like a new runner again. Starting over. Struggling. Impatient for progress. Desperate to feel fitter... to be faster... to feel stronger. Agitated.
I settle into the run, breathe through the angst and then I look around. 🌄
There is a hazy mist over the hills in the distance. The sun is big, bright and orange. The skies are becoming blue with fluffy white clouds. The birds are cheeping. The town is slowly wakening and it already feels like a summers day. 😎
I am hot, sweaty, red faced, it's hard work
But I am running... 🏃 and that should be joy enough in itself. ♡
"Thresholds don't exist in terms of our bodies. Our speed and strength depend on our body, but the real thresholds, those that make us give up or continue the struggle, those that enable us to fulfill our dreams, depend not on our bodies but on our minds and the hunger we feel to turn dreams into reality... " Kilian Jornet
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Sleep is a massive topic of conversation in our household, its ever increasing importance due to our hectic lifestyles.
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Even if your fitness routine is awesome, if you're not sleeping enough, you won't reap all the benefits. WHY?? – 😴
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While you're not sleeping, the body cooks up the perfect recipe for weight gain. Sleep is like nutrition for the brain. Most people need between 7 and 9 hours each night. Get less than that, and your body will react in ways that lead even the most determined dieter straight to the pizza shop and reaching for ice-cream. 🍦🎂🍕
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