WOD: Wednesday 26th December 2012

by James Dunne
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A twitter follower asked us for exercises for “Overpronation”. Any runner who believes themselves to be an overpronator, should first read this enlightening article from Ian Griffiths!

Whether or not you truly have foot and ankle related issues, as runners we will all benefit from improving balance, control and proprioception in general. Below is a progressive routine of exercises which will help achieve just that.

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  • Proprioception Routine: 3 x 30sec each leg, per level
  • Towel Scrunches: 3 x 1min each foot

Proprioception Routine

Towel Scrunches

About The Author 

James has an academic background in Sport Rehabilitation and a special interest in Applied Biomechanics. He currently coaches a large number of Runners and Triathletes across all levels of ability and performance. He's grown a strong reputation for enabling athletes to improve their running performance and overcome running injuries through improving their Running Technique and developing Running Specific Strength.

 

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