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Strength: Day 2 (Light) — Home

#35min #rehab #light #home

Target: feet, ankles, balance, core Goal: shin splints rehab + core stability Location: home only (mat + bands + kettlebell) Intensity: light — recovery focus before Saturday long run

Rest between sets: 45-60 sec Tempo notation: ↓ = eccentric (down), ↑ = concentric (up), ⏸ = pause


1. Narrow stance balance

2 × 10+10 sec | light weight or bodyweight #shin-splints #foot #balance


2. Toe raises with kettlebell

3 × 10+10 | Tempo: 2↓ 1⏸ 1↑ 2⏸ | RPE 7-8 #shin-splints #tibialis #rehab


3. Foot inversion with band

3 × 10+10 | Tempo: 2↓ 1⏸ 1↑ 2⏸ #shin-splints #ankle #rehab


4. Foot eversion with band

3 × 12+12 | Hold 3 sec under tension #shin-splints #ankle #rehab


5. Clamshells with band

2 × 15+15 #tfl #it-band #glute-med


6. Dead bug

2 × 10+10 #core #running


7. Side plank

2 × 30+30 sec #core #hip-stability #running


Cooldown (3 min)

  • Calf stretch: 45 sec each
  • TFL/IT band stretch (pigeon): 45 sec each | youtube