Core workouts...how do you do yours?

misty floyd

I've been doing this workout and find it to be pretty good but I'm getting bored with it. So how do you do your core work?

Also, how often do you exercise your core...if at all? I do the above once a week. Cheers.

paulocon

Sorry to make a completely usless post in reply but... what the hell is the guy on the page you linked to wearing? Very scary indeed!

TheLargerBowl

Tri-top and split shorts. Hawt. :pac:

On topic, core workouts are something I am completely lazy about and should do a LOT more than I do.

Blueskye

I used to do the core exercises from the P&D book fairly regularly but am ashamed to admit I haven't done any core work for about 2 or more months...

tunguska

Check this book out man:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Guide-Core-Stability-Guides/dp/0713683473/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265230964&sr=1-1

I got it a while back and its packed with great exercises. Id give you a loan of my copy but we both know Id never get it back:)

misty floyd

tunguska wrote: »

Check this book out man:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Guide-Core-Stability-Guides/dp/0713683473/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265230964&sr=1-1

I got it a while back and its packed with great exercises. Id give you a loan of my copy but we both know Id never get it back:)

Ha ha so true. I think you've forgotten about it, but remember that book 'The Bomb'...I still have that

Cheers for the link. How often do you do core exercises and just how important do you think they are? I think my posture during running has changed. Not sure if its because of the fitness or core work but I just feel like I'm running more efficiently.....less sloppy. Christ I can't explain it

--amadeus--

I know that strength & conditioning is highly recommended for sprinters & track runners but does it have that much benefit to distance road runners?

As in if I have an hour to train I assume I'll get more benefit from an hours running than an hours core training?

Sosa

--amadeus-- wrote: »

I know that strength & conditioning is highly recommended for sprinters & track runners but does it have that much benefit to distance road runners?

As in if I have an hour to train I assume I'll get more benefit from an hours running than an hours core training?

Touche....

Have to agree...for me to get the miles in,im not wasting time doing some jane fonda workout...apologies...i have had a few becks

ecoli

Sosa wrote: »

Touche....

Have to agree...for me to get the miles in,im not wasting time doing some jane fonda workout...apologies...i have had a few becks

core should not be used as a replacement to a run but rather to compliment it. There are a few benefits to improving your core

1. injury prevention - for a long distance runner the single greatest aspect of a training plan is consistency therefore anything that can aid in being able to train consistently while avoiding niggles and injury can see great yeilds in terms of performance

2. form - as you tire your body can drop in form leaving you fighting your own bodies mechanics which can result in a drop in performance. with core your mid body can support your form even when tired and this can aid in the prevention of loss of unneccessary energy due to poor running form

I wouldnt be so hasty to disregard it as it can be of great importance to a runner

Krusty_Clown

+1. I read that it was particularly important to distance runners as you near the end of the race and fatigue sets in, so that you don't end up losing your form and finishing with the marathon shuffle. I did a fair bit of work on my core following the setup in Misty's link for my last marathon. This time, I must confess to not having done a single core session, so a bit of concern on that front. I do cover a decent amount of hills in almost all of my runs, including long runs, so while it isn't a substitute, I'm hoping it may help.

nerraw1111

I thought core training is a of huge importance to long distance running. Every training schedule I've seen includes core work.

I do it once a week as part of a rest day. 45 mins in front of the tv. Handy enough

pgibbo

Can't comment on the benefits either way. Some people think it's great no matter what distance you do and others reckon it has no benefit outside of sprinting. Personally I enjoy it and find it helps with other sports also.

I did some of the stuff from here when getting back in to core type training but I reckon it's hard to beat crossfit. It's constantly varied and only usually takes a max of 30mins. Quick hit and very effective. No chance of you getting bored either. There are plenty of body weight exercises and options too so you can do it anywhere.

Sosa

ecoli wrote: »

core should not be used as a replacement to a run but rather to compliment it. There are a few benefits to improving your core

1. injury prevention - for a long distance runner the single greatest aspect of a training plan is consistency therefore anything that can aid in being able to train consistently while avoiding niggles and injury can see great yeilds in terms of performance

2. form - as you tire your body can drop in form leaving you fighting your own bodies mechanics which can result in a drop in performance. with core your mid body can support your form even when tired and this can aid in the prevention of loss of unneccessary energy due to poor running form

I wouldnt be so hasty to disregard it as it can be of great importance to a runner

I do agree,i just dont do any core work.
Pre dublin i did around 200 sit ups a day...that felt good.
I will do similar if/when i start my next marathon program.

elleburp

misty floyd wrote: »

I've been doing this workout and find it to be pretty good but I'm getting bored with it. So how do you do your core work?

Yoga, once or twice a week

DULLAHAN2

misty floyd wrote: »

I've been doing this workout and find it to be pretty good but I'm getting bored with it. So how do you do your core work?

Also, how often do you exercise your core...if at all? I do the above once a week. Cheers.

It says in that link that The total number of reps you will do in this routine is based upon the number you choose here x 15. So, if you select 25 then you will be doing 15 X 25 = 375 reps. is that 15 sets?

toomuchdetail

tried core training thru Pilates and as I have a lot of padding in the mid section(chubby) could not really physically see the benefit of it so knocked it on head for longer runs/cycles/swims - probably wrong decision but...

Going to start circuit training once a week for variety , any benefits in that do you think ? Should I go back to Pilates ?

elleburp

toomuchdetail wrote: »

Going to start circuit training once a week for variety , any benefits in that do you think ? Should I go back to Pilates ?

I don't know, I only started running last month as a new years resolution but I've been going to yoga for 2 years now. My housemate is a runner and the only training she does is to run, no weights, no core training, she can't even tip her toes because her calf muscles have shortened so much over the years. I suppose if you're taking this seriously you'll want to take it like a pro and maybe you want short calf muscles for that (I've no idea) but imo it's not a good sign if you can't even touch your toes. The more limber your muscles the better I reckon. If I was you, I'd go back to Pilates. In the longer term though, I can't see how it'd be beneficial to just run at every oppurtunity and never do any other form of training. Surely you're body needs more of a variety of activites to stay in good shape?

misty floyd

DULLAHAN2 wrote: »

It says in that link that The total number of reps you will do in this routine is based upon the number you choose here x 15. So, if you select 25 then you will be doing 15 X 25 = 375 reps. is that 15 sets?

you select an amount per set (15-25) and you do that many reps for each set so yes that is a set per each exercise.

I was thinking of taking up a yoga class after the next marathon as I'll have more time. I'd never skip a running session to do a core one unless I needed a rest. So I'll do a core session on either a rest day or before a recovery run. Thanks for the tips and links.

hot to trot

Purpleskye wrote: »

I used to do the core exercises from the P&D book fairly regularly but am ashamed to admit I haven't done any core work for about 2 or more months...

Sorry for crashing this thread. Numerous times I have seen "P and D" schedules and information talked about. What is P nD???

Krusty_Clown

hot to trot wrote: »

Sorry for crashing this thread. Numerous times I have seen "P and D" schedules and information talked about. What is P nD???

Pfitzinger and Douglas - They have a couple of books that are often used and recommended by posters on this forum (myself among them). The two books mentioned most often (by the authors) are:
Advanced Marathoning
Road racing for serious runners

They are of course not definitive works, and there are many alternative (and sometimes conflicting) running and training books. Different books and training plans work for different people.

Dukie

Sosa wrote: »

I do agree,i just dont do any core work.
Pre dublin i did around 200 sit ups a day...that felt good.
I will do similar if/when i start my next marathon program.

Aha, so that's why you had the skin tight top on you up in Dungarvan!

smmoore79

If core work outs are good enough for MacMillan, they're good enough for me! Plus the physio recomended them when i hurt my hip a few months back. According to her, they aid in injury recovery/prevension.

hot to trot

Thanks Krusty.
Funny how running also strengthens the core. My lower abdominals always ache after 20-22 mile runs. Better get down and do more cruches methinks.