The #1 Skill You're Missing To Make Running Easier

We encounter many obstacles while out for our runs, especially if you’re out on the trails. Having the ability to be quick on our feet and react with ease could keep us from falling or tripping over those pesky rocks and tree roots. Any instability that we have will be magnified over the thousands of steps we take while running. Coach Morgan goes over the best balance exercises for runners to keep you upright and moving forward.

[MaxG]

A while ago my physical therapist had me start doing most of these exercises to help deal with osteoarthritis. Aside from helping with that, they did some amazing stuff for my running. I'm talking about 30 minutes off my marathon time without any extra effort.

[KoriRuns]

I had never heard the thing about running being a single leg sport. That's actually pretty eye opening! Thanks!

[ragetobe]

My wife and I run together, quite often we are out at 4am and it's dark, we run on uneven ground and trails, we both work at the main hospital for our area in the UK and she was telling me that running/walking on the uneven ground provides a strong foundation for fighting dementia as you get older (this information came from a doctor). As it happens another thing you mentioned also shows where you are in relation to suffering from Dementia when you are older and it's a quick test, standing on one leg with your eyes closed for as long as you can, most people should be able to go 30 seconds, the lower you are on that (this information also came from a doctor)

[Raguleader]

The single-leg thing is counter-intuitive yet kind of obvious when you think about how the definition of running is you never have both feet on the ground at once. Otherwise you're just walking really fast. Another example of one of those things that lots of us do but don't really ever stop to think about or understand the mechanics of. A similar thing was when someone pointed out to me very early in my military career that push-ups are a core workout, not an upper-body workout. Suddenly those got a lot easier.

[prs]

First Coach Morgan… I’m diggin those shades…. This is a great topic. Thank you. I find that Balance is so key. The better my balance gets, the less energy I use when I am running.

[jagrut_raval]

essential skill. thanks so much for all the running wisdom. Love coach morgan.

[tylernero]

Balance work also helps prevent rolling ankles, the injury I fear the most.

[nizam_mr]

3:11 to those of you who have Decathlon in your country, you can gat that balance board (sub brand Domyos) for cheap there :)

[notapro]

Coach Morgan as always great advice and just absolutely love your enthusiasm. You are just the coolest ever.

[rbbiefah]

Great teacher and athlete- That was so crystal clear about core going all around and the role it plays in successful balancing

[kimcruz]

Love these tips. I’m Sharing this with my Running Besties 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ marathon training is starting, London, Tokyo, Boston & Berlin, NYC, Philly for some of us. Some of us are running more than 2 marathons 😜COVID has challenged all of us ( ex. Gym memberships cancelled) building a strong running body is always a goal. Thanks for the info & Inspo. Love & Support from NYC

[Kelly_Ben]

Love this! I am a trail runner and i have crap ankles, so stability exercises are crucial for me. I bought a wobble cushion off Amazon for cheap, and love it! That trail you're on at the end looks exactly like our trails in NH!

[ShikokuFoodForest]

Wow, some great exercises. I’m not a runner, but just started running yesterday. Core is super important. I was an open-ocean, long-distance canoe racer for many years. Core strength was most important and critical. Thanks for the tips.

[jennywelch]

I really appreciate that she is an expert at it all, makes her more relatable!

[seektruth]

When I used to run cross country and track, I did a stretch that required balancing on one leg. I found that on the days that my balance was good, my race performance was also good. There was a definite correlation between balance and performance.

[Tatlone]

I'm late to this but your timing is impeccable. I am working on a strength routine to address for the very things you mentioned. Thank you for this information. I tell ya. I never go wrong heeding the advice I receive from your channel.

[MartinDef_]

Great stuff! Pilates is also very good for core and balance

[puertadelaestrella]

Well I knew all this but I’ve never seen it explained so well in such a short amount of time. Great video. Although I do single leg balancing exercises, I don’t do them as often as I should. I will now. Thanks

[MichaelJohnson-yuvo]

Great stuff to add to my single leg squats. And Coach Morgan is absolutely adorable! Keep up the good work young lady!

[jcolumbiap]

Well thought out! I like teaching the mind to be quiet while doing exercise! Less resistance.