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 *Flip-Flops for Spike Protectors*

Runners can put their spikes inside flip-flops to protect them from damage when walking on hard surfaces.
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 *Treadmill - What Gradient?*

A 1% gradient on a treadmill most closely simulates outdoor running.
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 *Technique- Footplant Handout*

A reproducible handout that summarizes the Running Technique Progression article

 *Technique - Footplant Progression*

A progression of specific running movements that develops efficient running form.

 *Technique - Windmilling for Finish*

Windmilling the arms forward will help your runners maintain their balance after a dip finish.
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 *Technique: Knees-Together Cue*

Watch the knees for a clue to the location of foot-plant in runners.

 *Technique - Footplant*

Why heel-running is inefficient, and how to develop better foot contact.

 *Technique - Fast Claw Drill*

A stationary drill that?s effective in teaching the elements of optimal running technique.

 *Technique: Torso Rotation Demo*

How to demonstrate the effectiveness of arm swing versus shoulder rotation when running.

 *Technique- Arms in MD Starts*

Don?t let your distance runners start with their same arm and leg forward.

 *Techique: Long Arms Demonstration*

A demonstration that proves the benefit of running with the arms bent to 90 degrees.

 *Tactics- Stay Off the Curb*

Middle distance runners should avoid running ?on the curb? in the early stages of a race.

 *Technique - Avoid Fast Stops*

Runners who stop too quickly after crossing the fi nish line are in danger of heel bruises, impact stress injuries and delayed muscle soreness.

 *Steeplechase - Teach Hurdle Timing*

A simple exercise that will improve your steeplechasers' ability to choose a lead leg and adjust their strides for a smooth approach to the barriers.
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 *Steeplechase - Indoor Workout*

Steeplechase drills you can perform in your gymnasium.
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