Continuous Run with Step Variations
Easy continuous run with stride variations mixed in to work on running technique while warming up.
How to play
- Easy 2-minute jog.
- 20-meter stretch of low high knees.
- 20-meter stretch of butt kicks.
- 20-meter stretch of side shuffle, then back to jogging.
- Repeat the cycle 2 or 3 times.
Rules
- Easy pace that lets you talk.
- Keep the trunk upright.
Variations
Easier
Short time and few variations.
Standard
Full cycle.
Harder
Add bounding strides and a final build-up.
Adaptations
- Asthma: own pace.
- Limited mobility: walking with variations.
Learning goals
- Improve running technique.
- Activate the cardiovascular system.
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