How would you train a client in her late 50s who is training for a half marathon?
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My client is in great shape and keeps up her runs with a local running club. She works with me twice each week to supplement her running. I’m not able to do vertical jumping as per her chiropractor (was only doing 1-2 sets 1x per week) and single-leg work seems to aggravate an old ankle/calf injury. Basically I can’t do any of the regular things I would do with my runners. Any suggestions?
Based on the above information given,
I would work on total-body exercises, work with the tempo at which the exercersis are done, and specific running form movements such as different skipping movements, and hip and glute movements.
I am in total agreement with N. Smith, cross train and teach her how to listen to her body.
Good luck,
Shlomo
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