Today we had the pleasure of several more intrepid souls joining our group, just in time for some core strengthening exercises following our walk/run. Such lucky ducks!
We kept our walk/run to 20 minutes total today in order to include these important exercises and stretches. If you feel some soreness after these first few sessions, just know that it means you are getting stronger!
Practically balmy temperatures of mid 30s greeted us as we made our way to the ever dependable Kim Williams / river trail. Here is the route we took, about 1.75 miles, which included a warm up walk, then:
7 minute brisk walk
5 minute jog
5 minute brisk walk
3 minute jog
Jenny explained the importance of strengthening the core, after which, motivated and virtually chomping at the bit, we performed push ups, crunches, plank (front and side), lunges, toe taps (for the shin muscles) and hip/leg extensions, plus some hamstring and IT band stretches. Have I forgotten anything?
For Reading: Here is an article (one among tons on the internet) which gives a good synopsis of why it is vital to give yourself a solid core if you want to bear running fruit (okay, the cheesy metaphor was mine). No, there will not be a test. ;)
Please feel free to email us at kendra dot borgmann at gmail dot com or jenny dot newton at gmail dot com (aren't we spammer savvy?) with any questions or pose it right here for all to benefit from.
Looking forward to Wednesday! We will spend more of the hour doing aerobic walk/running. Woo hoo!
And here are some more long awaited glam shots! You're lookin' good! Some of them are blurry because you were moving too fast!
Bring it on home, Sue!
Jenny & Patricia sensing the barn is near!
Get used to seeing this side of Tina and Sally!
Barb & Brian from the back...
Aah, that's better. B & B from the front and Sally caught in the crossfire!
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