Core Exercises, Stretches, and Running Glossary
Core Exercises (choose 4)
- Front side plank
- Side planks
- Bridges
- 6 inches
- Scissors
- Superman
- Flutter kicks
- Side raises
*Add in progressions if it becomes to easy!
Stretches (do all)
- Hamstring stretches
- Flamingos
- Calf Stretches (knee straight and knee bent)
- Lunges
- Groin stretches
- IT band stretches
C/D: Cool down
Cross Training: Aerobic activity other than running that keeps your heart rate moderately and continuously high. Example: elliptical, bike, swim
Easy: Low intensity, conversation pace**
Strides: Smooth accelerations lasting 80m, reaching a speed of about 80%. About 1 minute rest in between. Focus should be on proper form.
Tempo: A pace that feels comfortably hard. Your hour-long race pace.**
W/U: Warm up