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The running technique can be improved with these simple exercises that I
propose and can be performed in a small space, even in the hallway at home.

1. Skipping. Can be performed with the feet parallel to 4. Same as exercise 2, but doing it only with one
the ground, the shins perpendicular to the ground leg, with a high repetition frequency and moving

and arms and legs moving alternately and relaxed, forward with a short step.
forming a maximum angle of 90º. 5. Using stairs, perform the skipping exercises going
2. Butt kicks. This is the opposite, it is about raising up the stairs alternately. This exercise must be done

the heels from behind to the gluteus, alternately and with some caution, as it requires a certain level and
relaxed. To do this correctly, the centre of gravity an adequate state of form.
has to fall on the centre of the sole of our feet. 6. Finally, an ankle strengthening exercise,

3. Same as exercise 1, but doing it only with one leg, performing flexion-extension of the foot very
frequently, and moving forward with a short step. frequently with little amplitude.

These exercises are a complement so that when we go out for a run in the park or the

countryside we have more resistance and ability to avoid injuries and excessive fatigue.
I hope you take these tips into account and that they help you to run a lot more and a
lot better.
Best wishes Miguel

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