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Below is a complete list of all the videos in the A Running Start collection.

Elementary School (Grades K-4)

Use A Running Start to help children develop fundamental movement skills and cultivate an enjoyment for running.

Warm-up & Cool-down

Use warm-up and cool-down activities to prepare kids for the beginning and end of running sessions... Read More...

Work It
Warm-up & Cool-down: Warms up and stretches the entire body
Cool It
Warm-up & Cool-down: Cools down and stretches the entire body
Pre-Run Breathing
Warm-up & Cool-down: Focuses and energizes kids, promotes proper and consistent breathing

Form

Introduce and explore elements of proper running form... Read More...

Form 101: Introduction
Form: Covers benefits and guidelines for approaching form training
Form 101: Fundamental Athletic Skills
Form: Reviews basic athletic skills important for runners to develop
Form 101: Running Posture
Form: Demonstrates elements of good and bad running posture
Form 101: Leg Movements
Form: Demonstrates proper form for various components of the running stride
Form 101: Arm Movements
Form: Demonstrates important elements of efficient arm swing
Foot Fire
Form: Promotes body control, running on the balls of the feet, and quick turnover
Bang the Drums
Form: Teaches body awareness and the fundamentals of efficient arm swing
Copy Cat
Form: Cultivates positive attitudes and teaches how attitudes affect running
Face Relaxation
Form: Teaches runners to relax their jaw and face muscles
Tight Rope
Form: Improves balance and stability and develops power in the hip extensors
Bricks & Feathers
Form: Encourages soft landings on the balls of the feet and overall good form
Funky Run
Form: Promotes body control and specific aspects of good form

Pacing

Introduce concepts of pacing—a key element to running—in a simple and fun manner... Read More...
Animal Run Pacing
Pacing: Introduces various running speeds and teaches kids to control their pace
The Centipede
Pacing: Teaches running at a controlled pace and the ability to surge

Games

Focus on developing skills through games so your students will learn while having fun... Read More...

Bean Bag Relay
Games: Combines friendly competition, high-intensity running, and agility training
Continuous Relay
Games: Improves speed, endurance, and pacing skills
Toe Tag
Games: Develops fitness and athletic skills like agility and coordination
Obstacle Medley
Games: Develops physical fitness, athletic skills, and form-specific skills
Animal Tag
Games: Teaches body control and develops athletic skills and overall fitness
Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Use A Running Start to help middle school-age runners develop good technique and cultivate an enjoyment of running.

Stretches & Strength

Include stretches and strength exercises to develop fit, flexible runners primed for efficient and injury free running...
Read More...

Pre-Run Breathing
Warm-up Activities: Focuses and energizes kids, promotes proper and consistent breathing
Ankle Stretches
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the calves, shins, and ankle tendons
Arm Scissors
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the pecs, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms
Dynamic Calf Stretch
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the calf muscles
Leg Swings
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the hip flexors, hip extensors, hip adductors, and hip abductors
Neck & Shoulder Warm-up
Dynamic Stretches: Stretches and relaxes the neck and shoulder muscles
Toe Touches
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the hamstrings and back muscles
Torso Twist
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up and stretches the lower and upper back muscles
Jumping Jacks & Jumping Trunk Twists
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the legs, torso, and arms
Arm Stretches
Static Stretches: Stretches the posterior deltoids, triceps, shoulders, and lats
Arms Over Head
Static Stretches: Stretches the triceps muscles, side abdominals, and lats
Butterfly Stretch
Static Stretches: Stretches the inner thighs, hips, and groin
Cobra & Child's Pose
Static Stretches: Stretches the abs, lower back, shoulders, and hips
Glute Stretch
Static Stretches: Increases flexibility in the gluteal muscles
Hamstring Stretches
Static Stretches: Improves flexibility of the hamstrings
Calf & Achilles Stretch
Static Stretches: Increases flexibility in the calf muscles and Achilles tendons
Quad Stretch
Static Stretches: Improves flexibility of the quadriceps
Seated Trunk Twist
Static Stretches: Releases tension in the back muscles
Lunges
Strength Training: Strengthens the quads, hamstrings, and glutes
Squats
Strength Training: Strengthens the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core
Crunches
Strength Training: Strengthens the abdominal muscles
Push-ups
Strength Training: Strengthens the pecs, core, anterior & posterior deltoids, and triceps

Form

Teach proper form to improve performance, make running easier and more comfortable, and prevent injury... Read More...

Form 101: Introduction
Form: Covers benefits and guidelines for approaching form training
Form 101: Fundamental Athletic Skills
Form: Reviews basic athletic skills important for runners to develop
Form 101: Running Posture
Form: Demonstrates elements of good and bad running posture
Form 101: Leg Movements
Form: Demonstrates proper form for various components of the running stride
Form 101: Arm Movements
Form: Demonstrates important elements of efficient arm swing
Foot Fire
Form: Promotes running on the balls of the feet and quick turnover
Bang the Drums
Form: Teaches the fundamentals of efficient arm swing
Copy Cat
Form: Cultivates positive attitudes and teaches how attitudes affect running
Bad Form/Good Form
Form: Teaches runners to adjust their form for optimal running technique
Face Relaxation
Form: Teaches runners to relax their jaw and face muscles
Butt Kicks
Form: Trains the hamstrings to contract forcefully as the feet land
Tight Rope
Form: Improves balance and stability and develops power in the hip extensors
Uphill Challenge
Form: Teaches good arm swing and good hill-running technique
Bricks & Feathers
Form: Promotes soft landings on the balls of the feet and overall good form
Cariocas
Form: Improves coordination, increases stability and flexibility of the hip joints
Funky Run
Form: Promotes body control and specific aspects of good form
High Knees
Form: Develops strength and endurance to improve knee lift and reduce plodding
High Skips
Form: Develops powerful push-offs and greater knee lift
Technique Strides
Form: Reinforces strengths and eliminates weaknesses in runners' techniques

Pacing

Use pacing activities to establish baselines, evaluate progress, and teach kids to monitor and control their speed... Read More...

Controlled Fartlek
Pacing: Trains the body to control and respond to changes in speed
Out & Back
Pacing: Tests and improves the ability to run at a consistent or "even" pace
Running Rewards
Pacing: Helps runners monitor speed and run at their target pace
The Centipede
Pacing: Teaches running at a controlled pace and the ability to surge
Time Trials
Pacing: Establishes a baseline for a runner's fitness level and pacing skill

Games

Play games after race days or at the end of practices to build fitness, general athletic skills, and enjoyment of running... Read More...

Bean Bag Race
Games: Combines friendly competition, high-intensity running, and agility training
Continuous Relay
Games: Improves speed, endurance, and pacing skills
Toe Tag
Games: Develops fitness and athletic skills such as agility and coordination
Obstacle Medley
Games: Develops physical fitness, athletic skills, and form-specific skills
Animal Tag
Games: Teaches body control and develops athletic skills and overall fitness
High School (Grades 9-12)

Use A Running Start to help high school-age runners develop good technique and cultivate an enjoyment of running.

Stretches & Strength

Include stretches and strength exercises to develop fit, flexible runners primed for efficient and injury-free running...
Read More...

Ankle Stretches
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the calves, shins, and ankle tendons
Arm Scissors
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the pecs, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms
Dynamic Calf Stretch
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the calf muscles
Leg Swings
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the hip flexors, hip extensors, hip adductors, and hip abductors
Neck & Shoulder Warm-up
Dynamic Stretches: Stretches and relaxes the neck and shoulder muscles
Toe Touches
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the hamstrings and back muscles
Torso Twist
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up and stretches the lower and upper back muscles
Jumping Jacks & Jumping Trunk Twists
Dynamic Stretches: Warms up the legs, torso, and arms
Arm Stretches
Static Stretches: Stretches the posterior deltoids, triceps, shoulders, and lats
Arms Over Head
Static Stretches: Stretches the triceps muscles, side abdominals, and lats
Butterfly Stretch
Static Stretches: Stretches the inner thighs, hips, and groin
Cobra & Child's Pose
Static Stretches: Stretches the abs, lower back, shoulders, and hips
Glute Stretch
Static Stretches: Increases flexibility in the gluteal muscles
Hamstring Stretches
Static Stretches: Improves flexibility of the hamstrings
Calf & Achilles Stretch
Static Stretches: Increases flexibility in the calf muscles and Achilles tendons
Hip Flexor Stretch
Static Stretches: Maintains flexibility of the hip flexors
IT Band Stretch
Static Stretches: Increases flexibility of the Iliotibial Band, or IT Band
Quad Stretch
Static Stretches: Improves flexibility of the quadriceps
Seated Trunk Twist
Static Stretches: Releases tension in the back muscles
Lunges
Strength Training: Strengthens the quads, hamstrings, and glutes
Squats
Strength Training: Strengthens the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core
Arm Intervals
Strength Training: Improves strength and endurance of the chest, arms, shoulders, and core
Crunches
Strength Training: Strengthens the abdominal muscles
Push-Ups
Strength Training: Strengthens the pecs, core, anterior & posterior deltoids, and triceps

Form

Teach proper form to improve performance, make running easier and more comfortable, and prevent injury... Read More...

Form 101: Introduction
Form: Covers benefits and guidelines for approaching form training
Form 101: Fundamental Athletic Skills
Form: Reviews basic athletic skills important for runners to develop
Form 101: Running Posture
Form: Demonstrates elements of good and bad running posture
Form 101: Leg Movements
Form: Demonstrates proper form for various components of the running stride
Form 101: Arm Movements
Form: Demonstrates important elements of efficient arm swing
Foot Fire
Form: Promotes running on the balls of the feet and quick turnover
Bang the Drums
Form: Teaches the fundamentals of efficient arm swing
Bad Form/Good Form
Form: Teaches runners to adjust their form for optimal running technique
Face Relaxation
Form: Teaches runners to relax their jaw and face muscles
Butt Kicks
Form: Trains the hamstrings to contract forcefully as the feet land
Tight Rope
Form: Improves balance and stability and develops power in the hip extensors
Uphill Challenge
Form: Teaches good arm swing and good hill-running technique
Bricks & Feathers
Form: Promotes soft landings on the balls of the feet and overall good form
Cariocas
Form: Improves coordination, increases stability and flexibility of the hip joints
High Knees
Form: Develops strength and endurance to improve knee lift and reduce plodding
High Skips
Form: Develops powerful push-offs and greater knee lift
Technique Strides
Form: Reinforces strengths and eliminates weaknesses in runners' technique

Pacing

Use pacing activities to train middle and long distance runners to monitor and control their speed... Read More...

Baton Chain Run
Pacing: Teaches running at a controlled pace and the ability to surge
Controlled Fartlek
Pacing: Trains the body to control and respond to changes in speed
Out & Back
Pacing: Tests and improves the ability to run at a consistent or "even" pace
Running Rewards
Pacing: Helps runners monitor speed and run at their target pace
Splits-a-Palooza
Pacing: Reinforces goal pace to prevent racing too conservatively or aggressively
Time Trials
Pacing: Establishes a baseline for a runner's fitness level and pacing skill

Games

Play games after race days or at the end of practices to build fitness, general athletic skills, and enjoyment of running... Read More...

Bean Bag Race
Games: Combines friendly competition, high-intensity running, and agility training
Continuous Relay
Games: Improves speed, endurance, and pacing skills
Toe Tag
Games: Develops fitness and athletic skills such as agility and coordination
Obstacle Medley
Games: Develops physical fitness, athletic skills, and form-specific skills
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