Plyometric exercises should be included in every runner’s training plan.  These  explosive leg movements build power and strength and will improve your running.

Frog Jump:  Stand with feet apart, knees soft.  Swing your arms back and as you swing forward, well, jump like a frog.  The key is to land on the back part of your foot.  Try to not land on your toes.  It will put too much pressure on your knee.  Jump 15 times.

Star Jump:  Feet together, squat down into a deep squat with your arms tucked in tightly.  Now jump up using  your legs and as you lift off the ground spread your arms and legs out so you look like a star.  Tuck back in to your starting position.  Repeat 15 times.

Squat Jump:  Keeping knees together, lower into a squat position.  Keeping hands on hips, jump up off the ground a few inches.  Landing softly, go back into your  squat position.  Repeat 15 times.

Now go run!

Keli 🙂