Pre or post-workout? And how often for distance runners?
Pre or post-workout? And how often for distance runners?
Never. What’s the point? Do plyometrics instead.
Djdjdj wrote:
Never. What’s the point? Do plyometrics instead.
The OP is likely referring to hurdle mobility drills, not hurdling technique drills. They're talking about things like walk over, marches, over & unders, etc...
If I could easily do like 2 or 3 minutes of hurdle walks before my workouts, I definitely would. I'd do it before all of my easy runs if that was a practical option. I've hurt my hips/butt too many times. But doing it after your workout is still better than not doing it all, and if you do it after your workout, you can spend a bit more time and work a bit harder.
Djdjdj wrote:
Never. What’s the point? Do plyometrics instead.
Plyos have one outcome. Hurdle walkovers have a completely different outcome. You can do both.
As to OP question; either before a faster track session where you might want a greater ROM or after a longer run where you might want to maintain some mobility. How often would depend on the individual athlete.
Walk overs and such are great for hip mobility and strengthening all those little ancillary muscles we use but tend to ignore. Hurdle drills are not just for hurdlers. Never hurt anyone to be stronger overall.
i was randomly on the track in the evening alone in eugene 1981,
except for jaquim cruz and coach,
and watched an exhaustive session of sprints and jumps over hurdles
which is probably akin to sebastian coe's depth jumps.
in the rarified atmosphere of the 141 800m
you do things like this.
It would be difficult to get to 1:41 without doing plyos, hip mobility etc
Hurdle drills for distance runners are completely useless. Seriously.
explain please
once or twice a week usually in my experience. I found it helped to loosen up and feel efficient, especially during track season. I preferred to do them before an easy run when I was at higher mileage. They can be pretty difficult after a workout or a longer run. easier to get to full range of motion if your body isn't already tired.