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Exercise focus – Swiss ball crunch

Great for improved core strength, which will help reduce potential injury and improve power transference
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Exercise focus – alternate arm leg reach march

A warm-up drill which also promotes balance and coordination
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Exercise focus – elevated leg cycle

Use for improved condition of the hip flexors and extensors
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Strength and conditioning training and stretching for runners

Physio and injury prevention expert Paul Hobrough tells Euan Crumley why it's so important to make stretching, as well as strength and conditioning exercises, part of your regime
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Exercise focus – high skips

Use this movement for improved leg power and stiffness
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Exercise focus – low height drop jumps

Ideal for runners of all speeds, throwers, jumpers and athletes of all ages
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Exercise focus – leg cycle drill holding bar

Helps with improved running posture and the development of the hip muscles
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Exercise focus - travelling lunge

Great for general lower body strength, balance and coordination
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Exercise focus - Swiss ball leg curls

Strengthens the glutes and lower back but particularly the hamstrings in a way that’s specific to running
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Seb Coe on the training that led to his 1979 world record spree

The two-time Olympic champion speaks to Matt Long about his training ahead of his three world records in 41 days
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Q&A with Marcus Scotney

The coach and former orienteering champion offers insight into tackling big distances
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