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What can you do to increase foot control and strength?

Kai Ng
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Kai Ng is a USATF and RRCA Certified Running Coach at Run Coach Kai. Kai has competed in over 55 races and over 15 marathons, and has trained with 16x USA and World record holder Patti Catalano Dillonso. He specializes in coaching runners of all levels and showing people that everyone can be a runner. Kai is committed to helping his clients reach their goals by showing them how to run with proper form and holding them accountable to train consistently.

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You can put a few marbles on the ground. Then pick them up with your toes and put them in a cup.

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Why doing deep squats is not beneficial for runners?

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Kai Ng is a USATF and RRCA Certified Running Coach at Run Coach Kai. Kai has competed in over 55 races and over 15 marathons, and has trained with 16x USA and World record holder Patti Catalano Dillonso. He specializes in coaching runners of all levels and showing people that everyone can be a runner. Kai is committed to helping his clients reach their goals by showing them how to run with proper form and holding them accountable to train consistently.

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Runners should take good care of their knees and not overuse them by doing deep squats. Runners shouldn't do squats past 90 degrees. They should stop when their thighs or quads are parallel to the ground.

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How do I know if I'm exercising too much?

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If you're having extreme soreness after every workout, then it could be a sign that you're overdoing it. Your body needs the proper amount of time to heal in between your work outs, so it might be a good idea to only work out every other day.

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Can I do push-ups after running in the morning?

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Push-ups are usually more of a warm-up rather than a cool-down, as they help in getting ready for a long run. Stretches are best after a run, as they tend to relieve muscles.

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Should I touch my toes before running, or after?

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The toe exercise is great for both before and after, but I recommend doing them before; they are more like warming up and getting ready for a run rather than to relieve your muscles. Low intensity and slow yoga stretches are better after a run.

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