Strong Core for a Strong Runner
Want a great way to improve running efficiency and prevent injuries?
Try working on your core strength. Improving core strength will let you to run for longer without suffering from fatigue and will also decrease your risk of suffering an injury. Improving the strength of your core muscles will involve some time and effort, but fortunately it does not require any heavy weight work.
I believe some core strength work should feature in ALL runner’s training programs. While core, is extremely important in fast sprints core also plays a large role in every runners progress.
But What Exactly is my “core”?
While not a text-book definition, your “core” is defined as your body from the waist up minus the arms. Most of your core muscles are found in the mid and lower back regions, mid and lower stomach regions and hip regions (mainly your hip abductors).
In more technical terms, the major muscles areas include:
- Internal and External Obliques
- Multifidus
- Erector Spinae
- Transversus Abdominis
- Diaphragm
- The Pelvic Floor muscles; and
- Rectus Abdominis
Here is a picture showing a few of your core muscles
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