Archive for July, 2010
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Post 5/7: Should a Runner do Weight Training?
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
REACTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING When you run, there is a high volume of ground reaction forces every time your foot strikes the ground. Reactive Neuromuscular training is an important addition in your training program, because the exercises are designed to increase your nervous system’s ability to recruit muscles at a higher rate of contraction speed and [...]
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Post 4/7: Should a Runner do Weight Training?
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
BALANCE Balance or stability is another essential component to a sports specific running program due to the fact that every step you take while running you are standing on one leg. Progression should always move towards being able to perform the movements on one leg. Take note that when performing single leg exercises, make sure [...]
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Post 3/7: Should a Runner do Weight Training?
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
STRENGTH My recommendation would be to pay special attention to strengthening of the core, since this area is of great importance providing the foundation for your legs. It is also important to strengthen your glutes due to their importance when running. Some recommended exercises would be: Bridge/Plank (this can be progressed into more complex variations [...]
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Post 2/7: Should a runner do Weight Training?
Monday, July 26th, 2010
FLEXIBILITY To improve your flexibility, I recommend, Self-myofascial Release using a foam roller and Static stretching. To perform self-myofascial release, position the foam roller on the floor and roll on the areas listed below, searching for tender spots. When you discover an area that is sensitive (tender spot), remain on that area for at least [...]
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Post 1/7: Should a Runner do Weight Training?
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
I often come across people that are avid runners, but do not include resistance training in their training programs! It absolutely astounds me, and the only conclusion I can ascertain is that the benefits and methods of strength training is not fully understood. A properly periodised strength training program is a necessary component for runners, [...]
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One80 – GIVE BACK & BEAT THE WINTER COLD INITIATIVE
Monday, July 19th, 2010
In an attempt to GIVE BACK and help the under-privileged beat the winter cold, we at One80 are doing a collection. We are looking primarily for warm clothes, blankets and tinned food. The initiative is aimed to help provide for shelters in the Cape Town area. As you must be aware this has been a [...]
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One80 – Winter Taster Special
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
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Pre Race Eating for Knysna
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
I thought that considering there are so many people immigrating to Knysna (albeit just for the weekend) to run in the ever popular Knysna Marathon, I would give some advice on what to consume before a race. First understand that every meal is important, but none more so than the one before you race. Eating [...]
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Post 2/2: The Human Turkish Getup
Monday, July 5th, 2010
This is a follow on from post 1. View Full Screen Chris Seymour training to do the Turkish Getup with Nick Caracandas.
