For this week's Fartlek Friday the quick tip I want to share with you is to use your core work as a warm-up for your run! If you're short on time, try doing your core/glute/hip work BEFORE you run. Not only will this get you warm, it will also engage those muscles and save you time from having to do it later! Here are a few of my go-to exercises that I use for injury prevention and a warm-up. I use these bands. ... Read the Post...
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