Runners are adept at setting concrete, measurable goals for our running, from training volume to race times. When it comes to supplementary strength and mobility work, however, we tend to fall back on vague intentions of doing more—or simply doing any at all. Lacking measurable goals, however, makes it hard to know if we’re succeeding and removes the motivation of being able to see progress. As a result, we often fail to be consistent in our supplementary work, even though we know we can make ourselves better runners by getting stronger, more mobile, and improving our balance.
What we need are assessments to work toward in each area. The program presented here provides 10 self-assessments for you to test your movement skill, mobility, and strength. These benchmarks are correlated with running performance and injury avoidance. Following your self-assessment, you’ll practice drills and exercises that will improve your athletic abilities. You’ll see progress as you reassess your performance, motivating you to keep working toward successful performance of each skill.
Reaching these goals are not guarantees that…
