I have run for many months now, and on that journey i have learned allot. One of those key things I have learned is that a runner need to do strength exercises as well as running. This, unfortunately takes up allot of time and some days it all feels hopeless. But luckily, you're channel have helped me greatly. I finally see light in the tunnel for me to achieve a great level at this beautiful sport. Thank you, sir! You inspire me❤
You're so lucky to find Chris so early in your running... his own running feats are so inspiring as well as all of his great advice!! Could I also recommend to you Run Smarter with Brodie Sharpe, Aussie running physiotherapist... he has a truly invaluable book and youtube channel but best of all is his phenomenal podcast, it's a godsend!!!
This video is super helpful! Finished my first marathon last Saturday and noticed my hip flexors were the only thing that got sore, and I’ve been thinking about adding them into my strength routine going forward. This was such a concise roundup, thanks Chris!
Well done for finishing your first marathon! I have found light strength training to be really helpful for recovery too, so introduce these when you can and it should help your hips feel better. Take it easy with the Copenhagen though, that one's a toughie and you may want to wait til the hips have eased a little ☺️🙏
Thanks for this video. I've been running seriously for approx 2.5 years now and in each marathon block i've ended up with knee pain - each time solved by stregthening hips / glutes. Sitting L sit watching telly is such a easy win. And i've never dared drop the pelvis on a copenhagen - might give it a blast if i feel strong enough
Thanks so much! And yes, for me I like dropping the pelvis and adding that eccentric load to the adductors of the top leg, but it is more intense so take it easy to begin with. Happy training 😊🙏
Thanks for this video 👍 just ran my 1st 50k + trail of the year last Saturday with 1100m elevation and all went well apart from the mud made it twice as hard on the my legs especially my flexors these exercises will hopefully add some strength. I’m running UTS50 in may and your previous vids have been a massive help as I’m not one to reccy a trail race beforehand. 😊
Ah the mud! I've been trail running recently, and the strength exercises shown in this video have really helped me cope with unexpected slips. In the past, these have caused little groin strains, but I feel stronger now for sure. Good luck with UTS50, it's such a great race! 😊🙏
@@ChrisBranch thanks Chris I ran with winter kit just incase (wales is unpredictable 😉) been using poles for about 3 months now to practise technique🤞 I’m a mechanic so hopefully my everyday work can help with strength 🤣 good luck on the 100k might see you up there will try and watch the other distances start
HIPS!!! Yep that's sure where I feel it on those really long runs, marathons and ultras, and my lower back too. I'm no expert, but to me these exercises look like they strengthen both at the same time!!!
Great tips on hip flexors! I've been doing the ATG / knees over toes program, and I find it really amazing for hip flexors. I'm currently on Dense strength, and after doing 50 reps of the ATG split squat, my hip flexors are absolutely burning 💪
@@ChrisBranch no worries. Been watching your content for a few months now. Really appreciate how you break down your training and planning in such a calm and relaxed manner. Good luck with your 2024 plans 👊🏻
or... just put a short band around base of forefoot and then other end top of other foot and slowly raise 15/20 reps 3 sets with medium band and add to that monster walks with hard band around ankles and walk side to side 50 x 3 sets. both great for the hips flexors
Excellent vid on strong hip flexors! I too was getting this awful pain right at the base of my abs, especially after running (usually next day)...sometimes it felt like I was going to snap in two! So I started strengthening them...and it made it worse initially.... eventually they improved after a week off from all exercise. Therefore, the only caution I would give is to watch for over training. It is a good idea to strengthen those areas that are weak during running, as Chris has said, but you can go too far too quickly - as I tend to do - and make it worse. Remember, muscle strengthening only happens when you are resting.
Tfl...hip..sucks eh. I used to have knee pain a bit but with daily stretching...knees are ok. But this month I did around 9,000m elevation gain...and little thing popping up around hip. So I need to do other stuff too I guess
I have run for many months now, and on that journey i have learned allot. One of those key things I have learned is that a runner need to do strength exercises as well as running. This, unfortunately takes up allot of time and some days it all feels hopeless. But luckily, you're channel have helped me greatly. I finally see light in the tunnel for me to achieve a great level at this beautiful sport. Thank you, sir! You inspire me❤
Thank you so much for this kind comment; this is exactly what I hope to achieve with this channel, and I'm pleased it's helping ☺️🙏
You're so lucky to find Chris so early in your running... his own running feats are so inspiring as well as all of his great advice!! Could I also recommend to you Run Smarter with Brodie Sharpe, Aussie running physiotherapist... he has a truly invaluable book and youtube channel but best of all is his phenomenal podcast, it's a godsend!!!
This video is super helpful! Finished my first marathon last Saturday and noticed my hip flexors were the only thing that got sore, and I’ve been thinking about adding them into my strength routine going forward. This was such a concise roundup, thanks Chris!
Well done for finishing your first marathon! I have found light strength training to be really helpful for recovery too, so introduce these when you can and it should help your hips feel better. Take it easy with the Copenhagen though, that one's a toughie and you may want to wait til the hips have eased a little ☺️🙏
Thanks for this video. I've been running seriously for approx 2.5 years now and in each marathon block i've ended up with knee pain - each time solved by stregthening hips / glutes. Sitting L sit watching telly is such a easy win. And i've never dared drop the pelvis on a copenhagen - might give it a blast if i feel strong enough
Thanks so much! And yes, for me I like dropping the pelvis and adding that eccentric load to the adductors of the top leg, but it is more intense so take it easy to begin with. Happy training 😊🙏
Thanks for this video 👍 just ran my 1st 50k + trail of the year last Saturday with 1100m elevation and all went well apart from the mud made it twice as hard on the my legs especially my flexors these exercises will hopefully add some strength. I’m running UTS50 in may and your previous vids have been a massive help as I’m not one to reccy a trail race beforehand. 😊
Ah the mud! I've been trail running recently, and the strength exercises shown in this video have really helped me cope with unexpected slips. In the past, these have caused little groin strains, but I feel stronger now for sure. Good luck with UTS50, it's such a great race! 😊🙏
@@ChrisBranch thanks Chris I ran with winter kit just incase (wales is unpredictable 😉) been using poles for about 3 months now to practise technique🤞 I’m a mechanic so hopefully my everyday work can help with strength 🤣 good luck on the 100k might see you up there will try and watch the other distances start
HIPS!!! Yep that's sure where I feel it on those really long runs, marathons and ultras, and my lower back too. I'm no expert, but to me these exercises look like they strengthen both at the same time!!!
Absolutely! The hips and lower back are best friends - they can't be separated ☺️. These exercises will help both for sure ☺️🙏
@@ChrisBranch OHHHHHH I see!!! THANKS Chris!!
Great tips on hip flexors! I've been doing the ATG / knees over toes program, and I find it really amazing for hip flexors. I'm currently on Dense strength, and after doing 50 reps of the ATG split squat, my hip flexors are absolutely burning 💪
The ATG split squat is great!
Thanks
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that ☺️🙏
@@ChrisBranch no worries. Been watching your content for a few months now. Really appreciate how you break down your training and planning in such a calm and relaxed manner. Good luck with your 2024 plans 👊🏻
or... just put a short band around base of forefoot and then other end top of other foot and slowly raise 15/20 reps 3 sets with medium band and add to that monster walks with hard band around ankles and walk side to side 50 x 3 sets. both great for the hips flexors
Thanks, very good
I'm pleased it helped 🙏
Excellent vid on strong hip flexors! I too was getting this awful pain right at the base of my abs, especially after running (usually next day)...sometimes it felt like I was going to snap in two! So I started strengthening them...and it made it worse initially.... eventually they improved after a week off from all exercise.
Therefore, the only caution I would give is to watch for over training. It is a good idea to strengthen those areas that are weak during running, as Chris has said, but you can go too far too quickly - as I tend to do - and make it worse. Remember, muscle strengthening only happens when you are resting.
Great advice. Many of our problems picked up in training can be attributed to doing too much too soon 💪
Tfl...hip..sucks eh. I used to have knee pain a bit but with daily stretching...knees are ok. But this month I did around 9,000m elevation gain...and little thing popping up around hip. So I need to do other stuff too I guess
I definitely find strength training helps mitigate against niggles popping up in our higher volume months. I hope they help 😊🙏