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David Abbott

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One of my favorite exercises I’ve been doing recently is the reverse lunge with a med ball twist. Unlike a heavy reverse lunge, I’m focusing less on pure strength and more on coordination, rhythm, and movement quality. A simple way to think about it: Heavy reverse lunges are a strength exercise, whereas reverse lunges with a med ball twist are a movement exercise. It won’t replace heavy strength training, but it provides a lot of athletic benefit with much less fatigue and soreness. For runners, that’s a big advantage. It’s easy to recover from and much easier to incorporate into a high-frequency, high-volume running plan.

One of my favorite exercises I’ve been doing recently is the reverse lunge with a med ball twist. Unlike a heavy reverse lunge, I’m focusing less on pure strength and more on coordination, rhythm, and movement quality. A simple way to think about it: Heavy reverse lunges are a strength exercise, whereas reverse lunges with a med ball twist are a movement exercise. It won’t replace heavy strength training, but it provides a lot of athletic benefit with much less fatigue and soreness. For runners, that’s a big advantage. It’s easy to recover from and much easier to incorporate into a high-frequency, high-volume running plan.

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Heavy isometrics are the lowest-hanging fruit when it comes to strength training for runners. There is no muscle damage, so they don’t make you sore. There is no technique or skill required, especially when you use a machine. Here I’m using the hamstring curl machine. After squeezing a relatively heavy weight for about 30 seconds, the hamstring muscle relaxes and the strain shifts to the tendon. Stronger tendons equal more force production, fewer injuries, and better running performance. It’s super simple. Hold a heavy fixed position for 30-60 seconds, then repeat for multiple sets if it’s a problem area. You can do these every day, multiple times a day. Isometrics are a game changer.

Heavy isometrics are the lowest-hanging fruit when it comes to strength training for runners. There is no muscle damage, so they don’t make you sore. There is no technique or skill required, especially when you use a machine. Here I’m using the hamstring curl machine. After squeezing a relatively heavy weight for about 30 seconds, the hamstring muscle relaxes and the strain shifts to the tendon. Stronger tendons equal more force production, fewer injuries, and better running performance. It’s super simple. Hold a heavy fixed position for 30-60 seconds, then repeat for multiple sets if it’s a problem area. You can do these every day, multiple times a day. Isometrics are a game changer.

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Weekly reminder The slower you run The more you can run The more you can run The bigger base you can build The bigger base you can build The more speed you can build on top The more speed you can build on top The faster your marathon It all starts with comfortable jogging 🎯

Weekly reminder The slower you run The more you can run The more you can run The bigger base you can build The bigger base you can build The more speed you can build on top The more speed you can build on top The faster your marathon It all starts with comfortable jogging 🎯

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If there were a Marathon of Only You Would you run it? No one watching No one knows No one cares Do we run for ourselves? I wonder how good our PBs would feel if there were no Strava or Twitter Maybe I should avoid thinking about this But there’s lot of time to think on a run

If there were a Marathon of Only You Would you run it? No one watching No one knows No one cares Do we run for ourselves? I wonder how good our PBs would feel if there were no Strava or Twitter Maybe I should avoid thinking about this But there’s lot of time to think on a run

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Today is the day I won’t get faster. Today I’ll get passed and that’s ok. Today my run won’t get any kudos on Strava, my watch will tell me I’m unproductive and that’s fine too. Today I’m just going to chill on my feet. Today I’m doing exactly what I need for tomorrow.

Today is the day I won’t get faster. Today I’ll get passed and that’s ok. Today my run won’t get any kudos on Strava, my watch will tell me I’m unproductive and that’s fine too. Today I’m just going to chill on my feet. Today I’m doing exactly what I need for tomorrow.

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I’ve been posting on X for 3 years now. “Run slow, it’s good for you.” I’m not gassing you up. It’s physiology, it’s facts. Staying at a low heart rate builds endurance. You also need to be a good athlete. Especially as you get older. Athletes lift weights and run fast. Develop power and speed. Put it together. Endurance plus athlete. Rack up hours of easy training. Run slow, forget about pace, trust the process. Lift heavy, move explosively. Rest. Repeat for months. Consistency above everything. You’re not slow. You’re not too old. You’re just getting started. Do the work and start believing in yourself. This is when the magic happens and you run the best race of your life.

I’ve been posting on X for 3 years now. “Run slow, it’s good for you.” I’m not gassing you up. It’s physiology, it’s facts. Staying at a low heart rate builds endurance. You also need to be a good athlete. Especially as you get older. Athletes lift weights and run fast. Develop power and speed. Put it together. Endurance plus athlete. Rack up hours of easy training. Run slow, forget about pace, trust the process. Lift heavy, move explosively. Rest. Repeat for months. Consistency above everything. You’re not slow. You’re not too old. You’re just getting started. Do the work and start believing in yourself. This is when the magic happens and you run the best race of your life.

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