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The Ultimate 30 Day Plank Challenge for Runners

No matter how much cardio you complete, it’s impossible to tone you stomach without a little targeted core strengthening. Not only does core strength help keep your belly flat, but it also plays a key role in the strength of your entire body and performance on the run. Planks are an excellent isometric strengthening exercise … Read More

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12 Fun Cross Training Workout Ideas for Runners

Running for SweetsMay 15, 2019May 20, 20192 Comments

As a runner, finding the right cross training workout to fit your schedule, fitness goals and ability level can often feel unpredictably challenging. And when you do finally find a cross training workout that you love, it’s tempting to repeat it week after week. Cross training workouts strengthen different muscles, increase your lung capacity, heart … Read More

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20 Minute Full Body Workout for Spring Training

Running for SweetsApril 24, 2019April 29, 2019Leave a comment

After a long, dreary winter, those first few days of warmth and sunshine always bring a burst of long-lost motivation. It seems that once the weather starts to warm up, motivation resurfaces and people everywhere are ready to get back in shape, shed those extra pounds, and begin some new spring training. Spring is a … Read More

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Printable 4 Week Full Body Home Workout Plan

Running for SweetsApril 17, 2019April 22, 20199 Comments

As much as I love running, there inevitably comes a time each year where I am ready to take a break or scale back on mileage. Sometimes it’s immediately following a race, prior to beginning a training plan, dealing with an injury, or just plain feeling burnt out. Each year I incorporate a few weeks … Read More

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30 Day Winter Fitness Challenge to Stay Motivated

Running for SweetsFebruary 20, 2019February 14, 2019Leave a comment

My fitness motivation always takes a serious hit in the winter. The cold, dark days always seem to leave me with extra excuses to stay inside and laze around. However, winter is often when I need a fitness routine the most. I have discovered that finding a challenge or schedule is the key to staying … Read More

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30 Minute Full Body Strengthening Workout

Running for SweetsJanuary 23, 2019January 28, 2019Leave a comment

No one wants to complete multiple workouts throughout the week when they could get the same benefits with just one. Finding a really effective strength workout is key to regular fitness maintenance, especially when you have limited cross training days on your training plan. This full body strengthening workout increases strength throughout the entire body. … Read More