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:
![Run Jog Diagram Run Jog Diagram](http://files.runtowin.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Run-Jog-Diagram.png)
Try working them into your regular routine and then come back and comment on your results!
(Video Source: Running Times)
Please forgive me if I wait about 4 or 5 months before kicking my shoes off to run outdoors!
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This is a great workout, I’ve done it often but not barefoot. I bet it would be even better in sand!
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
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.