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Core Exercises, Stretches, and Running Glossary

by | Jul 27, 2018 | News Feed

Core Exercises, Stretches, and Running Glossary

Core Exercises (choose 4)
  1. Front side plank
  2. Side planks
  3. Bridges
  4. 6 inches
  5. Scissors
  6. Superman
  7. Flutter kicks
  8. Side raises

*Add in progressions if it becomes to easy!

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Stretches (do all)
  1. Hamstring stretches
  2. Flamingos
  3. Calf Stretches (knee straight and knee bent)
  4. Lunges
  5. Groin stretches
  6. IT band stretches
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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