Make a Marathon Easier

1) Keep your torso and shoulders relaxed. If your muscles are clinched blood distribution to and from the muscles will be restricted, decreasing flow throughout the upper body causing premature fatigue.
*This includes your face, jaw, and hands!

2) Keep your torso upright and hips slightly forward. This will create proper stride length allowing for energy conservation and muscular endurance.

3) Allow your arms to swing naturally. An efficient arm swing creates a rhythm and cadence for the upper body also creating a natural breathing rhythm.

4) Strengthen the gluteus medius, "often the weakest and most important hip muscle" will significantly improve overall pelvic stability and will help in preventing back, hip, knee, and ankle problems. Work on exercises such as: A) clams, B) single leg bridges, C) hip hikes. See pics below

5) Stretching the hip flexors will loosen up the anterior aspect of the hips / legs allowing increased hip extension and longer strides, improving overall running mechanics. Utilize the D) hurdler stretch for quick and immediate improvement. See pics below

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