EVERY LATE WINTER + EARLY SPRING....

It happens like clockwork.

First we have the ankle saga.

All the ankles get busted.

Why? Not always sure, but it's not uncommon for me to see 3-4 ankles in a day in the clinic right now.

PLUS, you all from the running fit fam ask for exercises for stronger ankles around now So it's a thing.

BUT...it's the next one that really gets ya.

Second comes the tight/weak hip and glute era.

I know the reason for this one.

This is because of speed work season. Some runners are finally ready and able to stretch their legs after some time off and plenty of chill miles.

And they can't wait to hop back into speedy sessions!

But inevitably, they either end up with speed-stopping tight hips or some form of hip injury.

So this me trying to prepare you.

Even if you're NOT doing a dedicated speed block, this week's hip and glute strengthening circuit is STILL important.

Because it's not necessarily the speed causing the injury.

Often, the increase in pace is enough of a challenge to show you what's really lurking underneath.

And sometimes that is not-so-hot hip mobility.

But other times, its weak-ish glutes.

The purpose of this week's circuit: I wanted to challenge you. But I wanted to make the challenge achievable.

So I'm giving you 2 circuits. They're short.

But still difficult.

I wanted to give you a circuit that answers the question of:

"I'm doing all the basics I should be doing: squats, walking lunges, bridges etc...so WHY am I still getting hip injuries? Why is it popping up with this speed work?"

"Aren't I doing enough??"

And you probably are!

But it might be time to get more focused.

Because just like your running might be getting more focused on speed here soon, so should your strength. Your strength exercises should not only look like running, but reflect the running goals you're actively trying to achieve.

Too much?

Too nerdy? ;)

Either way, stronger glutes and hips = fewer running injuries and better runs!

I'll see you over there!

Dare to Train Differently,

Marie Whitt, PT, DPT //@dr.whitt.fit

P.S. Struggle with repeat running hip injuries? I've got 2 not-so-basic hip + glute circuits that'll fix that :)

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