Just saw this video by fellow Dirigo runner Scott Douglas over at Running Times, where he details how and why to do a Diagonals Workout at least a few times per week:
Diagonals are a relatively low key type of exercise that are focused on leg turnover.
You just need to find a field, kick off your shoes, and do a combination of running and jogging for a set duration of time. Generally speaking, you will jog along one edge of the field, run diagonally across to the opposite corner, jog along another edge of the field, and then make another dash to the opposite corner once you’ve reached the end of that edge, as shown here:
Try working them into your regular routine and then come back and comment on your results!
(Video Source: Running Times)
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December 29th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Please forgive me if I wait about 4 or 5 months before kicking my shoes off to run outdoors!
This is a great workout, I’ve done it often but not barefoot. I bet it would be even better in sand!
December 30th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Sounds like a good way to break up what might be a typical speed workout — and I enjoy seeing Bug Light in the background!
Al
January 25th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Gosh, this reminds me of college soccer practice. However, I do know it makes you a faster/better runner. I’ll have to try this one.