ACF – January 6, 2015
Categories: WOD Blog
Workout of the Day
“Griff”
For time:
Run 800 meters
Run 400 meters backwards
Run 800 meters
Run 400 meters backwards
Episode 108: Loss of Ring Dip Power, Happy Birthday Dave! Part 1
Episode 108: Loss of Ring Dip Power, Happy Birthday Dave! Part 2
Why run backwards? Found this in an article on Reverse Running in the Guardian:
“It is a great way to cool down; it helps improve balance and promotes better neuromuscular efficiency,” he explains. “It is the perfect remedy to help cure the frequent deficiency between anterior and posterior chain muscle groups – the hamstrings/calves and quads.
“This switch in movement also helps the body’s antagonistic (opposing) muscles function like the agonistic (contracting) muscles. Overall, backward running will produce a far better relationship between your muscles and help deliver more power, safely.”
Who doesn’t want more power??
Full article here: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2013/dec/20/running-backwards-way-forward-technique-benefits
Is ACF supplying helmets? I may need to get my mom’s permission before running backwards.
“This switch in movement also helps the body’s antagonistic (opposing) muscles function like the agonistic (contracting) muscles.”
I definitely felt my antagonist muscles were in agony. 😉
Another lesson in the year of resetting the system and reasserting control! Thank you, Molly!
I thoroughly enjoyed the art of running backwards!
Time – 11:21