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Sep 8, 2013
Workouts

Quickie Post-Run Strength Workout

Raise your hand if you’re slacking on your core work now that the mileage is piling up during fall training?

If your hand is raised, you aren’t alone. Many of my clients struggle to fit in core work and strength training once the weekly mileage starts to peak and there’s very little time to do anything other than run, stretch and shower.

The solution to this problem is simple. You don’t have to spend an hour doing core work, you just have to commit to doing a little bit most days of the week.

A good way to get started back with core work is to do this workout on the days you do speedwork and recovery runs.

That’s not so hard to commit to, right?

Post-Run Strength Workout

If you aren’t sure how to properly do any of the exercises above, check out the links below.

Forearm Side Plank with Leg Lifts

Forearm Plank with Alternating Knee Bends

Modified Side Plank with Clamshells

Spinal Balance (also called bird/dog)

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  1. Angie @ A Mother's Pace says

    September 9, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    Great workout and not hard to commit to at all. I’m adding it to my rotation this week. Thanks!

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    • Jess says

      September 9, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    September 10, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    I am the worst at this. I think i have given up completely 🙁

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  3. Ashley says

    August 16, 2014 at 2:31 am

    Anout how long would it take to complete this workout?

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    • Jess says

      August 17, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      20 minutes or less.

      Reply
  4. Tray says

    October 21, 2019 at 1:02 am

    This article is definitely so useful. I’ll surely keep note of this. Thank you so much for posting!

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I'm Jess Underhill, a certified run coach and freelance fitness writer. I experienced my first runner’s high when I was 13 and it had a profound impact on how I saw myself and this world. My mission in life is to help people chase down their personal bests and crush their goals so that they too, can change their perceptions. Read More…

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