by McKinley Family Chiropractic
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by McKinley Family Chiropractic
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Wow, what great weather we’re having! It’s been a great week to start the Run Club. I hope that everyone has been able to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. I love driving down Lakeshore Drive during days like today and see everyone out on the path running, biking, jogging, rollarblading, etc.
Remember, Dr. McKinley will be leading tomorrows group session at Welles Park (at the gazebo), Western and Montrose, starting at 8:30 am. Don’t forget to bring a watch! See you there!
We’re going to continue this week with the tempo runs. Please remember to email me or comment with any questions!
Week 2 – Workouts 1, 2, and 3
Brisk five-minute warmup walk or jog. Then alternate 90 seconds of S2 and two minutes of S1 for a total of 20 minutes. Brisk 5 minute cool down walk or jog (S1 pace or less).
Stretches
To be perform directly after workout and then again that night before bed.
Hamstring Stretch – Lie flat on back in doorway. Place heel of one leg on door frame with leg straight. Slide buttocks towards door frame until you feel a good stretch. Do not overstretch. Stay in position 3-5 minutes and then switch and do other leg.
Calf Stretch – Stand facing wall with feet staggered one leg close to wall, knee bent, and the other straight about 12-18 inches back. Do a slight lunge by bending from leg and pressing into wall, keeping back heel down on floor. Hold this 1-3 minutes and switch to do other leg
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