Hip & Core Strength Combo for Runners

No excuse for running injuries!  Well...there is but you must know that you are in control and CAN prevent them!  A couple of weeks ago we mentioned running with less force and the best way to go about this is to increase your stride rate.  Now that you have been working on that, it is time to work on hip and core strength and keep it in the weekly repertoire! 

Running is a linear activity.  It doesn't give us much of a chance to work the muscles that help our body move laterally.  If you think of a table you will notice that to be able to stand it has a stable base of some sort or at least 4 legs.  Our bodies need lateral support even if we are moving one direction.  For a more in-depth look at why our hips are are important to running health, please refer to this article: Booty Power: Why Every Triathlete Should Want a Big Butt

And always remember, running is a series of one-legged stances.  Can you stand on one leg for more than 60 seconds without stumbling?  Here are a few exercises to do at least 3X per week.  Start with 2 sets of 10 reps and then start to add reps then sets every 2-3 weeks as you feel yourself becoming stronger!

Be well on Your running journey!
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