Running Essentials: 10 Minute Core Workout
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When training for a race the first thing that often gets neglected is strength training. You don’t have to neglect it any longer. Do this 10 Minute Core Workout for Runners three times a week after your run and you’ll still gain a strong core (and a stronger upper body).
Workout Instructions: Do this workout after your run (can be done before or after your post run stretch). Try to move seamlessly from one exercise to the next. Stop as little as possible between moves.
10 Minute Core Workout For Runners
You can now officially stop making excuses for not doing strength training!
When you start training for a race what’s the first thing that goes i. e. yoga, strength training, dinner with friends?
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Oh and if you’re still struggling with full form push-ups try this.
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Are Side Planks really necessary? I see them listed on more and more workouts these days and always in my Pilates and/or Yoga classes, but I can’t do it. It’s too much pressure on my knees and ankles (depending on how far I stretgh my legs out) and if I modify and bend my knee, there is absolutely no challenge for me.
Can’t we come up with another workout to use the same muscles?
Alanna
Of course! There’s almost always another exercise to do. What about a seated torso rotation to work the obliques?
Strength training is always the first to go so I am very happy to see this 10 minutes workout for post runs, that is perfect!
Thanks.
I am so bad at strength training but this seems do-able!
Yay! Every little bit helps!
i just need to incoporate more yoga period, but i’m scared to give it a shot. yikes.
It can be scary trying new classes/workout styles, but it’s worth it!
First thing that goes is probably dinner with friends.
Thank you! I was looking for just this kind of thing — something simple to throw in after a run. Often I skip out on strength training simply because it seems like a big t0-do. Now you’re right: no excuses!
this workout seems awesome and totally doable! i’m gonna print it out and hang it up so i see it when i get back from my runs
i am in the middle of coming up with a training plan for the marathon and i am trying to keep at least 1 day of strength and 1 day of yoga per week in my plan, i think it will keep me sane and strong!
great quick and dirty workout. i like to do some abs after i run. this will be short enough that i won’t have any excuse not to. love the running essentials – keep em coming!
Dinner with friends. Bbq is the fartherst thing on my mind, when Im trying to run 5 measley minutes, straight!
I love this series:) I think it’s my first time commenting on your blog. This is certainly a great core workout guideline. I have to admit that core workout is something that I skimp on after my runs. Will have to stop procrastinating and start moving again:P
first thing to go is always my cardio group classes
I like anything that doesn’t require special equipment! I’ll have to try this one soon.
I’m seriously going to do this workout right NOW! Yep, I didn’t want to do anything major this morning, so this is a fast strengthening workout I can definitely fit into my morning routine. Thanks!
Socializing definitely takes a back seat when I am training…
Thank you for this! I definitely have to work on my core for running so this is perfect
Oh, this is great. I’m going to print this out and hang it up! Thanks Jess!
Doing anything after 9:30 or so is the first thing to go if I’m training during the school year, bc I do most of my running early when I’m working…and even if going w/o sleep was healthy for ME, it would be dangerous for the people around me.
I like the workout! I think I’ll try it!
I love this!! So easy and can be done anytime!! Thanks for sharing!!
I would love the Road ID as I’m a beginner and my mom would probably prefer it if I’m running alone.
Good tips! I feel good about myself already – halfway through my run today I stopped at a bench to do tricep dips and some crunches
The first thing that goes for me is cocktails with friends. Love the ab routine. Thanks for sharing it!
But what if my excuse is that I hate push ups??
I’d love to win that Road ID gift certificate. I really want to get the new slim id
Thanks for the core workout! I always get bored of the same ole routine so I’m always glad for your new workouts
Awesome giveaway also!
I have done some sit ups here and there but didn’t think to add pishups.
Also thanks for the contest!
this is really helpful. i am definitely going to try this. i never do enough strength training and this is a great way to fit it in. thanks!
love this! absolutely no excuse not to strength train.