TOP 5 EXERCISES TO IMPROVE EVERY RUN | Coach Says - Pro:Direct Running

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of TOP 5 EXERCISES TO IMPROVE EVERY RUN | Coach Says from Pro:Direct Running. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the warm‑up today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

Warm‑ups activate key muscles, reduce injury risk, and boost performance.
Focus on both the sagittal (forward‑back) and frontal (side‑to‑side) planes to build stability.
The five drills target glutes, quads, hamstrings, hip flexors, core, and fast‑twitch fibers.
Each exercise is quick, can be done before any run, and can be scaled to your fitness level.

Workout Example

Abductor Raises – 2 × 10‑15 reps each side to activate the outer glutes.
Walking Lunges with External Rotation – 10‑12 steps each leg to warm‑up quads, hamstrings, and core.
Spiderman Lunges – 8‑10 reps each side to open hips, groin, lower back, and hip flexors.
Walking Knee Hugs – 10‑15 seconds per leg to loosen the lower back/pelvis (especially useful for female runners).
High‑Knees – 30‑45 seconds focusing on a strong “down” and a quick rebound to fire fast‑twitch fibers before speed or track sessions.

Closing Note

Give this quick five‑move routine a try before your next run—adjust the reps or time to suit your pace, and feel free to customise it in the Pacing app. You’ll be ready to run stronger, faster, and injury‑free! 🚀