Most runners have heard of plyometrics, but are they using these exercises effectively to prevent injury and boost performance?
Dr. Gaby Go is a Doctorate of Physical Therapy who ran Division 1 Track and Field for the University of Maryland, College Park, and who qualified for the Boston Marathon in her debut marathon.
Gaby was a state champion in high school, but her string of injuries during her collegiate career made her interested in physical therapy and helping runners stay healthy and run stronger.
Today, she works with runners locally and around the world to help them perform better and stay healthy.
Gaby currently works as a sport and performance physical therapist at Health Baller in Rockville, MD. She is also the founder of Go Run Stronger, a virtual platform that offers 1:1 run coaching, strength coaching, and a monthly subscription to strength & running related injury programs.
By the way, if you’re looking for an end to end program that includes both strength training and plyometrics in a comprehensive, periodized program specific to runners check out High Performance Lifting. High Performance Lifting was created with a USA Weightlifting National Coach and is used by pro runners, and you can use it for your fall race this year.
Dr. Gaby Go on Building Plyometrics into Training for Runners
Gaby joined the podcast to cover plyometrics for runners: the two types of plyos, common mistakes to avoid when adding them to your plan, when to schedule them, how to get started, and her favorite movements.
In this episode, Gaby Go and I talk about:
- The basics of plyos: what they are, who they’re for, and what they do
- Using plyometrics for tendon health, especially the Achilles
- How plyometrics help trail runners with uneven terrain
- Proper form and volume in plyometric exercises
- Coaching plyometrics virtually vs in-person
- What most people get wrong about plyos
- Appropriate exercises for runners just starting with plyos
- Favorite plyos for endurance runners
This episode will give you a nudge to pair some plyos with your next strength session!
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Links & Resources from the Show:
- Gaby on Instagram
- Go Run Stronger coaching and physical therapy
- Gaby’s monthly strength subscription
- Get 16 weeks of strength and plyometrics training for your fall race.
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