Consolidation direction?

[Nymahchai]

I am due to do consolidation run 3 tomorrow but am rather torn.

I read a link today , sorry I can’t remember who posted it, but it was about taking time after warm up to do a series of exercises to build running strength including side skips, grapevine, A skip, etc a total of 8 exercises.

Question really is do I do this at This stage or should I carry on doing my 30 min runs etc?

Given the weather I feel I should do one thing or another or a variation. What do you lovely people think?

[Speedy60 Graduate]

The five minute warm up is really to get your heart rate up. I haven't read the post you're referring to, but I do some dynamic stretches as well (not static stretches) just to put my joints through a whole range of movement. The ones I use are from runnersworld.

I think you will get as many opinions as people you ask. Just be sensible about it and you won't go far wrong.

Happy running.

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Sound advice! The post suggested doing the exercises on softer surface ie not tarred paths so in this weather it may be very slippy or squelchy. ( I normally run on pavements or tarred paths).

Thank you 🙏. Overnight ponder!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Nymahchai]

I'm sure the exercises you describe are fine. They sound like fun. The good thing about being a graduate is that you can mix it up and try things out.

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

You know I think that’s what I feel like doing. I just need to find a suitable place on the level to do the exercises. There is a flat bit of park near me so....😉

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to Nymahchai]

trainingpeaks.com/blog/dril...

This was the link I followed!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Nymahchai]

They look great. They're really dynamic stretches, I might give them a try.

Don't be too strict about 30 minute runs, it's up to you what you want to do as long as you don't suddenly increase your running by more than 10% at a time. Sometimes I do short interval runs. They help with strength and stamina. Do what you feel comfortable with - no pressure!

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

You are right! Up to graduation I did as I was told by Michael and its nice to be reassured that mixing it up is not a cop out but strength and stamina exercises are important to keep up with injury free running. Yaaay 👍

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Nymahchai]

Have you tried the Nike running app? It's being told what to do again, but you don't need to use it every run. There are loads of different types of runs on it and some great advice.

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

I did try it before I graduated but got confused by it so didn’t carry on. I will look at it again now that pressure is off so to speak!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Nymahchai]

Yeah, trying to do two things at once probably isn't a good idea. I'm not following the plan the app set up for me. I've just dipped into a few of the runs.

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Way to go 👍!!