Running Workout: Running Drills

Like any sport, doing certain drills and exaggerated movements can help to improve your fitness and form. Are are a few for runners....

1. High Knee- kick the knees high up towards the chest while running forward
2. Skipping- sounds crazy but doing an exaggerated skip can help.
3. Rabbit hops- with both feet together load your knees with your body weight by performing a squate then push off the ground and 'hop' forward (do this as a continuous drill).
4. Strides- as the name suggests, just open up your stride and run down the street.
5. Stride on incline- same as above except you do it going up a hill. This will help to develop power behind your legs.
6. Heel Slides- i.e. kick your own butt with your heels as you run down the track, road, etc.
7. Stadium steps- run up some stairs if they are available to you after a run. This forces your body to get your knees high and your leg speed up.

Try doing some of these a couple times a week after a run. If it work awesome... if doesn't then do not do them!