trainwithstanimal

Back at the track for about 6 weeks. Had a knee issue for a while in the spring.

I have been working on running fast as I can. It feels great. It trains my legs nothing else, especially my hammys. And it keeps my body fat low. Usually do some active warmup, lunges and leg swings. Then jog a half mile. Do some power skipping for about 50 yards x 3 then walk back with some hurdle walks and walks on my heel only. Don’t let the balls of your feet touch. This gets the tibialis going and dorsiflexion as well.

Next I get 5 x 60 yard rolling start sprints. Then it is time for a few longer sprints. Depending on my mood I do some combination of 100, 150, 200, 300, or 400 meter sprints. If I am feeling OK by then I might finish with some bounding or hops. It all depend on the shape I’m in. My times are starting to come down so I am getting in better shape.

If you want to be more fit, add some sprinting or interval work. Your body fat percentage will drop.