Activation
Wake the system before running.
4–5 min · 1 round · before key sessions if needed
A1
Glute Bridge 10 slow reps · both legs · ribs down
A2
Dead Bug 6–8 controlled reps each side · breathe out on extension
A3
Lateral Band Walk 10 steps each direction · knees soft · hips level
A4
Standing Calf Raise 10–12 slow reps · full range
A5
A-Skip 20 meters · relaxed · drive knee up
Cue Do not fatigue the muscles.
Simply wake them up.
When to Use
Before Threshold — if legs feel asleep or heavy
Before Long Run — if hips feel disconnected

Not required every session. Use judgment.

This is not a workout. It is a switch.