This week is a step back week for me and I’m feeling like it’s come at a good time.
After logging 22 miles last week (the most for me in a long time), plus cross-training, I was feeling a little beat by the end of the weekend. The good news is that the left leg continues to cooperate, and so short easy runs this week are a welcome change of pace. It’s also giving me a chance to really focus and put into practice some of things I learned in Sunday’s workshop.
Another Aha for me from Sunday, is that I need to put more effort into strengthening my core. So in addition to my weekly Pilates class I’ve been trying to add more core work with planks, side lateral raises and the “hundreds.”
What do you do to work your core?
Where was the workshop? I read the book in 07 when I ran Boston. I really liked the technique!
I’m with you in needing more core work….I need to get back to doing more strength training ASAP!!!
Wow What a great week 22 miles!
I have added planks to work my core. Still looking for other ideas also…
Love a cut-back week! I work my core through a series of routines that include planks, etc. The thing I learned from the chi clinic, though, is that you have to engage those muscles–I’m having a hard time with that!
While I’ve known it for a long time, I haven’t done much core work until the past few months. I notice a big difference with how I feel — much less lazy feeling on a run. This month I set a plank goal and increased my max plank by almost a minute!