James Dunne 30 day challenge?

[Blackberrypie]

Just wondering if anyone here had tried the James Dunne 30 days challenge? I found his site due to recommendations on here so thought others might have tried it. Details at: kinetic-revolution.com/30da... - basically a series of strength and flexibility exercises targeted at runners, there seems to be lots on hip flexibility and calf strength, both of which I know I really need to work on to support my running. I tried day 1 yesterday and discovered some exercises I hadn't tried before which worked muscles I didn't realise I had!

At the moment I'm trying to spread the exercises across the 5 min movement breaks I try to take every hour when working at home, though some of the strength workouts should apparently just be done on rest days or post-run.

Anyway, I'd be interested in others' experiences or thoughts.

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

James Dunne from Kinetic Revolution is great 👍 and I have turned to his videos many times over the years I have been running - usually when trying to resolve a niggle or coming back from injury!

I’ve not done a 30 day challenge though - good luck and let us know how you get on.🙂

[Blackberrypie Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Yes, having used his videos for niggles inspired me to see whether the challenge helps prevent them! Will report back.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

I haven tried his 30 day challenge but I have used some of his videos after my injury , he was recommended to me by Roxdog .

He is also held in high regard by my physiotherapist who is a multi marathon runner, 👍

[Blackberrypie Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

That's good to hear.

[Blossom- Graduate]

I've watched a lot of his informative videos and try to incorporate his advice on form etc when I go for my plods. Saw his 30 day challenge - I need to think about that a bit !😂 Happy running!

[Blackberrypie Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

The first week is pretty easy - not sure what it will be like later. But will see how I go.

[Blossom- Graduate in reply to Blackberrypie]

Good luck with it! It'd be good to know how you get on/what you think of it. 😊

[Roxdog Graduate]

Love James Dunne as you know, but the 30 day challenge is too much of a plan for me! Some of the exercises are very tough on my arthritic knees, although he does suggest modifications.

Does watering my whole allotment at 5.50am this morning count as my challenge today? Using watering cans I may add. Thought my bicep muscles were looking quite strong!😂

Seriously though, I use quite a few JD exercises and will be exploring more, plus he is always so positive and cheerful and not too 'pumped up, which always puts me off!

[Blackberrypie Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

I have had to get my yoga mat out for a bit of cushioning. I agree all the modifications are good - at the moment I'm mixing them up as I find each gives me something different. Anyway, thanks for pointing me his way!

[JoHealth Graduate]

I’m going to take a look at this, I’m working from hone too so it would be really helpful to do in 5 minute breaks. Thank you 😊

[Blackberrypie Graduate in reply to JoHealth]

I'll be interested to know how you get on!

[Blackberrypie Graduate]

I had a bit of a panic looking ahead at week 5 to see "6x 60 m easy running" thinking he meant 6 x 1 hour every day! But on rereading I think he means 60 metres which is rather more manageable.

[Blackberrypie Graduate]

Quick update on day 5. So the various exercises have been great to add to my repertoire but I think doing them every day on top of running alternate days is too much for me just now - my muscles are well and truly exercised and I really need a bit more recovery time if I'm not to overdo it. I think I will switch to doing a much lighter version of the challenge, probably fewer reps and just on non-running days, at least for now.