Ep 14: Importance of Mobility Training for Runners

In this episode, we talk about the importance of Mobility training for runners. The topics covered in this episode:

• Difference between flexibility, stretching, and mobility
• Why mobility is important for runners
• What are the basic mobility standards that runners should pass
• Guidance on how mobility training to be incorporated into running training

Q&A

If you have questions on topics covered in this episode or any other running-related topics please write to us at connect@geeksonfeeet.com. We will have them answered. Or you can also leave us a voice message by clicking the [“Message”] button on (https://anchor.fm/the-world-of-running/message Resources) our Anchor Page.

References

Please also check the following resources from geeksonfeet.com and runmechanics.in to improve your mobility.

• Mobility drills to improve your running stride
• Mobility drills to improve your pelvic rotation
• Test your Ankle Mobility
• Subscribe to the “Weekly Cadence” Newsletter for mobility and strength workouts delivered to your inbox every week.

Dr. Gladson Johnson

Dr. Gladson is a Sports Physiotherapist and Director of Attitude Prime. He has been into Fitness for 22 years. He is also a well-known barefoot marathoner himself.

Kavitha Reddy

Kavitha Reddy is one of the most reckoned runners in the female amateur marathon circuit. She has run 5 world majors, with her current PB being 3:14:19 in Chicago 2019.