Butt kicks are a great way to stretch the quadriceps (the muscle in the front of the
thigh). The quads are important for lifting your knees and increasing your speed.
Quads are often the first thing to go at the end of marathons, causing runners to come
shuffling across the finish line because they have a hard time lifting their feet off the
ground. This drill will keep that muscle flexible and ready for action.
For Quick Skips, don't worry about the distance that you cover. This drill is all about
maximizing turnover and minimizing the amount of time that your feet spend on the
ground.
To pass along to your non-running friends!
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Unless you are nursing a lengthy consecutive day streak, there is probably a limit to the type of weather you will endure to complete or at least attempt your scheduled run. This line is probably very personal decision point, honed over time and perhaps drawn at a different place than when you first began running.
