a marathon to dream of

Bronywn has found an all downhill marathon in New Zealand! It's the "Mountain to Surf". http://mountaintosurf.co.nz/

Strength Exercise #5. The squat

• Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and toes pointing straight forwards
• Keep the back straight as you initiate movement at your hips
• Push your bottom out behind you and bend your knees
• Do not let your knees move in front of your toes
• Do not squat deeper than a 90 degree (right angle) at the knee
• Start with shallow squats and increase gradually
• Return to the starting position

Variations -

• Use a dumbbell in each hand
• Use a barbell over the shoulders

Garry Maher at O'Connor Ridge