{"id":48,"date":"2018-10-22T17:58:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T17:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.strongwithmitzi.net\/blog\/?p=48"},"modified":"2021-06-21T18:35:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T18:35:47","slug":"running-vs-cross-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.strongwithmitzi.net\/blog\/running-vs-cross-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Running vs. Cross Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cWHEN YOU ARE A RUNNER, THE WORLD IS YOUR GYM\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A subject I have been weary to tackle. It\u2019s so touchy to people. And fairly, no one really wants to hear what you have to say about doing more or working out on non-running days. The focus is 2-3 days short runs and one long run on the weekend. Right? Oh yeah \u2013 I know all too well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this amazing, sunny, beautiful, 57-degree day in Louisiana, I take off on my normal morning run. Legs, hips, ankles are a bit achy as usual until I get that first quarter mile under me and everything in this 45yo body starts to settle in. I start thinking, thank God I cross train<\/em>. I am fortunate to be mostly a very healthy runner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about your running form. Seriously\u2026 Review it now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Is your core engaged?
\u2022 Are your shoulders back? No slouching
\u2022 Are your feet coming off the ground? No shuffling
\u2022 Are your arms hanging low swinging out of control?
\u2022 Ladies, do you wear a good sports bra?
\u2022 Are your shoes the right shoes for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Core strength, yoga and weight training all help with these things (except shoes and bras).
Poor running form causes problems. If you\u2019re going to do it, do it right or at least better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runners, especially beginners, are so afraid to pick up a weight or engage in some other activity other than stomping pavement. It\u2019s all about mileage, or is it? Quality vs Quantity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running on tired legs\u2026 Do or Do not? Why not? It\u2019s not race day. Get out there. When you are training, that\u2019s what it\u2019s about. I would rather run on tired legs any day and strengthen those bad boys up with a push. Training is the worst part. Race day\u2026 Is the easy day. You have one goal on that day\u2026 A finish line. You do not want to peak before the day of your race. Embrace every bad run you have.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your legs are not the only part of your body that is doing the work. Think about your upper body and how much power it uses to move the lower half. Your shoulders, abs, obliques, lower back, chest, and even your arms. It\u2019s an anatomy effort. Everything working together to move you forward. Strong core increases the stability of your hips, and pelvis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ladies, if you are chest heavy, I suggest you spend some extra money on a damn good sports bra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are an overweight runner, your knees, hips, ankles, back and shoes should be priority. Running should NOT be your only preference of exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I preach the words \u201cfull range of motion\u201d<\/em>. That means finish and end completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Squats<\/strong> \u2013 sit and stand. Extend your hips at the top. Just like you do when you are on the toilet.
\u2022 Push-ups<\/strong> \u2013 lower your body in a plank position as low as you can get it to the ground and push yourself back up.
\u2022 Sit ups<\/strong> \u2013 engage your core. Do not use your back to propel yourself up, use your core strength.
\u2022 Lunges<\/strong> \u2013 do not fall forward into your lunge. Think about dropping that knee straight down, keeping that heel pressed into the ground and chest up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running is so much more than a 13.1 or 26.2 sticker for your car. It is respecting your body, the distance, and longevity of a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STRONG Core = STRONG Runner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Trails,
MItzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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