MIKE'S TOP 5
Mike Silva of Foundation Performance is our Go-To guy when it comes to running injury questions. Here are his top 5 tips for reducing injuries and keeping you on the road.
DYNAMIC WARMUPS
Tigger Walks
Soldier Kicks
Lunge Walks
Cross Over Side Step
Running Jacks
STRENGTHENING
Side Plank
Eccentric Calf Raises
Single Leg Squat
Single Leg Bridge
Single Leg Reach
STRETCHING
Calf
Hip Flexor
IT Band
Piriformis
Hamstring
Its tough as runners to squeeze everything in, running, foam rolling, stretching, strengthening etc...but if you take just 15-20 minutes and perform these "Top 5's" you will not regret it.
A huge thanks to Mike Silva of Foundation Performance for supplying the videos above and for helping keeping our runners injury free! Follow them on Facebook for more great tips.
See you on the Rhode!
Eric Lonergan