If you're following a running plan in a bid to chase PBs this spring, injuries are a constant threat. So it's advisable to take preventative action by doing some injury-proofing exercises - focusing on your feet.
The drills here are 'prehab' exercises that will improve your capacity to absorb the shock of each stride and prevent joint stress and strain. Perform them in order, either before a run or on non-running days. Some of the movements are subtle, so to get the full benefit follow the form guides and concentrate on the precise movements.
1. FOOT EVERSION
• Lie on your back with your knees bent and both feet flat on the floor.
• Secure an exercise band around your mid-foot (not your toes) on both feet so that there is a small amount of tension in the band when your feet are roughly shoulderwidth apart.
• On one foot, tilt the heel and big toe inwards slightly, then sweep your foot outwards across the floor to create a stretch in the band.
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