Strong to the Core
Skip to content
About Strong to the Core
April 2024 Challenge: No FOOLS π€‘ Uphill/Downhill Strength πͺ
7 Key Stretches for Runners
Running Coach
Yoga for Runners β Unknot Yourself
Yoga for Runners β Tight Hips and Legs
Yoga Poses for Runners
Upcoming Races & Recaps
Heavy Lifting for Runners
About Coach Amy
Virtual Races
Injury Prevention & Treatment Programs for Runners
Illiotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendinopathy
Shin Splints
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS or Runnerβs Knee)
Muscle Strains
One Rep Max
Past Challenges
March 2024 Challenge: Spring Fever! πΈπββοΈππͺ
February 2024: Falling in LOVE β€οΈ with Strength Training π«Ά
January 2024 Challenge: Planes βοΈ of Motion π€Έ
December 2023 Challenge: Holiday Simplicity β Quick Strength for Busy Runners! πͺπ
November 2023 Challenge: Simple and ESSENTIAL Strength for Runners πββοΈππ¨πͺ
October 2023 Challenge: Obsessed with Living Strong Part TWO πͺ
September 2023: Obsessed with Living Strong πͺ
August 2023 Challenge: Solid and Stable πββοΈπββοΈπͺ
July 2023 Strength Challenge: Summertime Madness!
ITB Routine from Strength Running
Pike Workout from Strength Running
Claymore Routine from Strength Running
June 2023 Challenge: Back to Basics!
Hip Dips Workout
May 2023 Challenge: Runnerβs Strength + Murph Challenge! πΊπΈ
April 2023 Challenge: Slow and Steady Wins the Race πͺ
April 2023 Challenge: Strength for Runners β Day 1 Exercises
April 2023 Challenge: Strength for Runners β Day 2
Standing Abs Routine
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Training β An Essential Supplement for Running Performance and Longevity!
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Circuit #1
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Circuit #2
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Circuit #3
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Circuit #4
March 2023 Challenge: Daily Abs
March 2023 Challenge: Standard Core Routine
February 2023 Challenge: Prepare to Perform πͺ (SuperBand Supersets!)
February 2023 Challenge β SuperBand SuperSet #1
February 2023 Challenge β SuperBand Superset #2
February 2023 Challenge β SuperBand Superset #3
February 2023 Challenge β SuperBand SuperSet #4
January 2023 Challenge: MAXIMIZE with Supersets!
December 2022 Challenge: Good Olβ Strength Training!
November 2022 Challenge: Simple & Effective Strength for Runners
October 2022 Challenge: Go HARD or Go Home!
September 2022 Challenge: Stability in Motion β MoStability
August 2022 Challenge: Consistency β The Secret Sauce π
August 2022 Challenge: Arms + Core (Weeks 1, 3 & 5)
August 2022 Challenge: Arms + Core (Weeks 2 & 4)
August 2022 Challenge: Lower Body β (Day 1/Early Week Exercises)
August 2022 Challenge: Lower Body (Day 2/Late Week)
July 2022 Challenge: Use It or Lose It!
July 2022 Challenge: Best Simple Core Exercises for Runners
July 2022 Challenge: Hips, Glutes, Hamstrings & Spine! (Day 1)
July 2022 Challenge: Resistance Band Routine for Hips, Glutes, Hamstrings & Spine! (Day 2)
July 2022 Challenge: Posture and Arm Swing Routine with Resistance Band
June 2022 Challenge: And I Kept Runningβ¦
May 2022 Challenge: Murph Challenge + Core, Hip & Glute Maintenance
April 2022 Challenge: Core Stability + Power and Explosive Development for Force Production πͺ
March 2022 Challenge: Next Level Strength and Stability
January 2022 Challenge: The Little Thingsβ¦
November 2021 Challenge: IIP β Introduce, Improve & PerfectΒ
October 2021 Challenge: Simple Strength for Runners β 15 Minutes or Less!
September 2021 Challenge: 10 Minute Sets!
Power Strength: Glute, Hamstring & Adductor Routine
August 2021 Challenge: Core To Toes
August 2021: Glutei, Hamstrings & Adductors
August 2021: Core Workout
July 2021 Challenge: Key Strength for Runners Round 4 β The Final Countdown!
June 2021 Challenge: Key Strength for Runners Round #3 β Daily Improvements
May 2021 Challenge: Key Strength for Runners β Round 2
April 2021 Challenge: Key Strength for Runners β Round 1!
March 2020 Challenge: Workout #1 β Core & Hips
March 2020 Challenge: Workout #2 β Core & Upper Body
March 2020 Challenge: Workout #3 β Lateral Balance
March 2020 Challenge: Workout #4 β Legs, Upper Body & Core
Heavy Lifting: Strength for Speed
March 2021 Challenge: The Runnerβs 10
February 2021 Challenge: 4 Types of Strength Training for Runners
January 2021 Challenge: Essential Strength for Runners in 2021!
January 2021: Heavy Lifting β Weeks 1 & 3
January 2021: Heavy Lifting β Weeks 2 & 4
December 2020 Challenge: Strength in Small Packages
November 2020 Challenge: IIP β Introduce, Improve & Perfect
Body Weight Routine
Free Weights/Dumbbell Routine
Stability Ball & Cable Station Routine
Balance Routine
October 2020 Challenge: Developing Rituals
October 2020 Challenge: Week 1 βEffort/Hard Dayβ Strength
October 2020 Challenge: Week #2 β βEffort/Hard Dayβ Strength
October 2020: Week #3 βEffort/Hardβ Day
October 2020: Week #4 β βEffort/Hardβ Day
September 2020 Challenge: Simple Strength for Busy Runners
August 2020 Challenge: 5 Minute ACTION
July 2020 Challenge: #CORESTRONGERTOGETHER
June 2020 Challenge: The Final Countdown
June 2020 Challenge: Workout #1 β Lateral Balance III
June 2020 Challenge: Workout #2 β Upper Body & Abs
June 2020 Challenge: Workout #3 β One Set Workout
June 2020 Challenge: Workout #4 β Workout + Single Exercise Focus
May 2020 Challenge: Quick Strength for Runners β Daily Improvements
May 202 Challenge: Workout #1 β Core & Hips III
May 2020 Challenge: Workout #2 β Core & Hips IV
May 2020 Challenge: Workout #3 β Weight Resistance
May 2020 Challenge: Workout #4 β Total Core
April 2020 Challenge: Quick Strength for Runners β Choose Action!
April 2020 Challenge: Workout #1 β Dumbbells & Core I
April 2020 Challenge: Workout #2 β Dumbbells & Core II
April 2020 Challenge: Workout #3 β Core & Hips II
April 2020 Challenge: Workout #4 β Lateral Balance II
March 2020 Challenge: Quick Strength for Runners
February 2020 Challenge: 4 Types of Strength for Runners
February 2020 Challenge: Heavy Lifting βHow To: Videos
February 2020 Challenge: Functional Strength βHow Toβ Videos
February 2020 Challenge: Endurance Strength βHow Toβ Videos
February 2020 Challenge: Plyometric Strength βHow Toβ Videos
January 2020 Challenge: Essential Strength for Runners
December 2019 Challenge: Strength for Speed!
November 2019: Risky Goals
November 2019: Risky Goals β Week #1
November 2019 Challenge: Risky Goals β Week #2
November 2019 Challenge: Ricky Goals β Week #3
October 2019 Challenge: Developing Rituals
October 2019: Developing Rituals β Week #2
October 2019: Developing Rituals β Week #3
October 2019: Developing Rituals β Week #4
September 2019 Challenge: Willpower and Responsibility!
August 2019 Challenge: Consistency in Training β The Secret Sauce
July 2019 Challenge: #StrongerTogether
June 2019 Challenge: Ready, Set, MURPH!
May 2019 Challenge β #CoreCrewStrong
May 2019 Members Only Page
March 2019 Challange: March Madness!
Members Only Page
April 2019 Challenge: Core Crew Strong
Members Only: April 2019
February 2019 Challenge: Stay Motivated!
January 2019 Challenge: Be More Awesome!
December 2018 Challenge: Posterior Powerhouse
November 2018 Challenge: Consistency
September 2018 Challenge: Obsessed with PreHab!
August 2018 Challenge: Core Strong
July 2018 Challenge: Too Hot To Handle!
June 2018: Surprise Yourself!
May 2018 Challenge: Strong, Tough & Fierce!
April 2018 Challenge: The Will To Work
March 2018: March Madness
February 2018 Challenge: Tough Love
January 2018 Challenge: The Little Thingsβ¦
December 2017 Challenge: Holiday Simplicity
October 2017 Challenge: Go Hard or Go Home!
November 2017 Challenge: Be the Exception!
September 2017: Calm in the Chaos
August 2017: Awesome Abs August!
July 2017 Challenge: Fitness is a Lifestyle
June 2017: Buddy Up and Get Back to Work!
May 2017: Summer Beach Body Challenge!
April 2017 Challenge: Jump Into April!
April 2017 βHow Toβ: Arms β Monday
April 2017 βHow Toβ: Legs / Hips / Balance
April 2017 βHow Toβ: Inner Thighs β Thursday
April 2017 βHow Toβ: Arms & Core β Friday
April 2017 βHow Toβ Videos
April 2017 βHow To: βExtraβ Challenges
February 2017 Challenge: Sit Less, Move More!
February 2017: βHow Toβ β Thursday Hips, Butt & Core
February 2017: βHow Toβ β Tuesday Hips, Legs & Balance
February 2017: βHow Toβ β Friday Core & Back
February 2017: βHow Toβ Extras
February 2017: βHow Toβ Monday Arms & Core
February 2017: βHow Toβ Videos
March 2017 Challenge: Keep Your Fire Lit!
March 2017 βHow Toβ Videos
March 2017: βHow Toβ Arms & Core β Monday
March 2017: βHow Toβ Legs β Tuesday
March 2017: βHow Toβ Hips β Thursday
March 2017: βHow Toβ Core β Friday
January Challenge: Commit and Get Fit in 2017!
January 2017: βHow Toβ Monday Arms
January 2017: βHow Toβ Tuesday Hips & Butt
January 2017: βHow Toβ Wednesday Abs
January 2017: βHow Toβ Thursday Legs
January 2017: βHow Toβ Videos
January 2017: βHow Toβ Friday Abs:
December 2016: End of the Year Challenge!
December 2016: Daily Post
November: Itβs All In The Hips
November: Daily Posts
November Challenge: βHow Toβ Videos
βHow Toβ: Monday & Wednesday Hips
βHow Toβ: Tuesday & Thursday Abs
βHow Toβ: Friday Hips
βHow Toβ: Sunday Arms
How To Videos: Sunday β Arms
How To: Monday β Full Body
How To: Tuesday β Legs
How To: Wednesday β Abs
How To: Thursday β Legs
How T0: Friday β Abs
How to: Arms/Back
How To: Abs & Shoulders
How To: Legs
October 2016 Challenge: Commit To Be Fit!
October How To Videos
September 2016 Challenge: Earn Your Body
September 2016: How To Videos
August 2016: Fall Race Prep
August βHow Toβ Video Links
August: βHow Toβ Arms
August: βHow Toβ Legs
August: βHow Toβ Full Body
July Challenge: Summer Time Madness
July β βHow Toβ β Arms
July – “How To” Legs
July β βHow Toβ Abs
July βHow Toβ Videos
June Challenge β Core Strong
June Challenge β βHow Toβ Videos
Iron Strength Core Workout
May 2016 Challenge
May βHow Toβ Videos
April 2016 Challenge
April 2016 β βHow Toβ Videos
March 2016 β 30 Day Challenge
December 2021 Challenge: Holiday Simplicity
March 2020 Challenge: Heavy Lifting Routine β Phase 2
March 2016 – “How TO” Videos
Strong to the Core
Get Stronger, Run Faster, Get Fit and Stay Fit for Life with Strong to the Core!
Skip to content
About Strong to the Core
April 2024 Challenge: No FOOLS π€‘ Uphill/Downhill Strength πͺ
7 Key Stretches for Runners
Running Coach
Yoga for Runners β Unknot Yourself
Yoga for Runners β Tight Hips and Legs
Yoga Poses for Runners
Upcoming Races & Recaps
Heavy Lifting for Runners
About Coach Amy
Virtual Races
Injury Prevention & Treatment Programs for Runners
Illiotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendinopathy
Shin Splints
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS or Runnerβs Knee)
Muscle Strains
One Rep Max
Past Challenges
March 2024 Challenge: Spring Fever! πΈπββοΈππͺ
February 2024: Falling in LOVE β€οΈ with Strength Training π«Ά
January 2024 Challenge: Planes βοΈ of Motion π€Έ
December 2023 Challenge: Holiday Simplicity β Quick Strength for Busy Runners! πͺπ
November 2023 Challenge: Simple and ESSENTIAL Strength for Runners πββοΈππ¨πͺ
October 2023 Challenge: Obsessed with Living Strong Part TWO πͺ
September 2023: Obsessed with Living Strong πͺ
August 2023 Challenge: Solid and Stable πββοΈπββοΈπͺ
July 2023 Strength Challenge: Summertime Madness!
ITB Routine from Strength Running
Pike Workout from Strength Running
Claymore Routine from Strength Running
June 2023 Challenge: Back to Basics!
Hip Dips Workout
May 2023 Challenge: Runnerβs Strength + Murph Challenge! πΊπΈ
April 2023 Challenge: Slow and Steady Wins the Race πͺ
April 2023 Challenge: Strength for Runners β Day 1 Exercises
April 2023 Challenge: Strength for Runners β Day 2
Standing Abs Routine
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Training β An Essential Supplement for Running Performance and Longevity!
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Circuit #1
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Circuit #2
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Circuit #3
March 2023 Challenge: Strength Circuit #4
March 2023 Challenge: Daily Abs
March 2023 Challenge: Standard Core Routine
February 2023 Challenge: Prepare to Perform πͺ (SuperBand Supersets!)
February 2023 Challenge β SuperBand SuperSet #1
February 2023 Challenge β SuperBand Superset #2
February 2023 Challenge β SuperBand Superset #3
February 2023 Challenge β SuperBand SuperSet #4
January 2023 Challenge: MAXIMIZE with Supersets!
December 2022 Challenge: Good Olβ Strength Training!
November 2022 Challenge: Simple & Effective Strength for Runners
October 2022 Challenge: Go HARD or Go Home!
September 2022 Challenge: Stability in Motion β MoStability
August 2022 Challenge: Consistency β The Secret Sauce π
August 2022 Challenge: Arms + Core (Weeks 1, 3 & 5)
August 2022 Challenge: Arms + Core (Weeks 2 & 4)
August 2022 Challenge: Lower Body β (Day 1/Early Week Exercises)
August 2022 Challenge: Lower Body (Day 2/Late Week)
July 2022 Challenge: Use It or Lose It!
July 2022 Challenge: Best Simple Core Exercises for Runners
July 2022 Challenge: Hips, Glutes, Hamstrings & Spine! (Day 1)
July 2022 Challenge: Resistance Band Routine for Hips, Glutes, Hamstrings & Spine! (Day 2)
July 2022 Challenge: Posture and Arm Swing Routine with Resistance Band
June 2022 Challenge: And I Kept Runningβ¦
May 2022 Challenge: Murph Challenge + Core, Hip & Glute Maintenance
April 2022 Challenge: Core Stability + Power and Explosive Development for Force Production πͺ
March 2022 Challenge: Next Level Strength and Stability
January 2022 Challenge: The Little Thingsβ¦
November 2021 Challenge: IIP β Introduce, Improve & PerfectΒ
October 2021 Challenge: Simple Strength for Runners β 15 Minutes or Less!
September 2021 Challenge: 10 Minute Sets!
Power Strength: Glute, Hamstring & Adductor Routine
August 2021 Challenge: Core To Toes
August 2021: Glutei, Hamstrings & Adductors
August 2021: Core Workout
July 2021 Challenge: Key Strength for Runners Round 4 β The Final Countdown!
June 2021 Challenge: Key Strength for Runners Round #3 β Daily Improvements
May 2021 Challenge: Key Strength for Runners β Round 2
April 2021 Challenge: Key Strength for Runners β Round 1!
March 2020 Challenge: Workout #1 β Core & Hips
March 2020 Challenge: Workout #2 β Core & Upper Body
March 2020 Challenge: Workout #3 β Lateral Balance
March 2020 Challenge: Workout #4 β Legs, Upper Body & Core
Heavy Lifting: Strength for Speed
March 2021 Challenge: The Runnerβs 10
February 2021 Challenge: 4 Types of Strength Training for Runners
January 2021 Challenge: Essential Strength for Runners in 2021!
January 2021: Heavy Lifting β Weeks 1 & 3
January 2021: Heavy Lifting β Weeks 2 & 4
December 2020 Challenge: Strength in Small Packages
November 2020 Challenge: IIP β Introduce, Improve & Perfect
Body Weight Routine
Free Weights/Dumbbell Routine
Stability Ball & Cable Station Routine
Balance Routine
October 2020 Challenge: Developing Rituals
October 2020 Challenge: Week 1 βEffort/Hard Dayβ Strength
October 2020 Challenge: Week #2 β βEffort/Hard Dayβ Strength
October 2020: Week #3 βEffort/Hardβ Day
October 2020: Week #4 β βEffort/Hardβ Day
September 2020 Challenge: Simple Strength for Busy Runners
August 2020 Challenge: 5 Minute ACTION
July 2020 Challenge: #CORESTRONGERTOGETHER
June 2020 Challenge: The Final Countdown
June 2020 Challenge: Workout #1 β Lateral Balance III
June 2020 Challenge: Workout #2 β Upper Body & Abs
June 2020 Challenge: Workout #3 β One Set Workout
June 2020 Challenge: Workout #4 β Workout + Single Exercise Focus
May 2020 Challenge: Quick Strength for Runners β Daily Improvements
May 202 Challenge: Workout #1 β Core & Hips III
May 2020 Challenge: Workout #2 β Core & Hips IV
May 2020 Challenge: Workout #3 β Weight Resistance
May 2020 Challenge: Workout #4 β Total Core
April 2020 Challenge: Quick Strength for Runners β Choose Action!
April 2020 Challenge: Workout #1 β Dumbbells & Core I
April 2020 Challenge: Workout #2 β Dumbbells & Core II
April 2020 Challenge: Workout #3 β Core & Hips II
April 2020 Challenge: Workout #4 β Lateral Balance II
March 2020 Challenge: Quick Strength for Runners
February 2020 Challenge: 4 Types of Strength for Runners
February 2020 Challenge: Heavy Lifting βHow To: Videos
February 2020 Challenge: Functional Strength βHow Toβ Videos
February 2020 Challenge: Endurance Strength βHow Toβ Videos
February 2020 Challenge: Plyometric Strength βHow Toβ Videos
January 2020 Challenge: Essential Strength for Runners
December 2019 Challenge: Strength for Speed!
November 2019: Risky Goals
November 2019: Risky Goals β Week #1
November 2019 Challenge: Risky Goals β Week #2
November 2019 Challenge: Ricky Goals β Week #3
October 2019 Challenge: Developing Rituals
October 2019: Developing Rituals β Week #2
October 2019: Developing Rituals β Week #3
October 2019: Developing Rituals β Week #4
September 2019 Challenge: Willpower and Responsibility!
August 2019 Challenge: Consistency in Training β The Secret Sauce
July 2019 Challenge: #StrongerTogether
June 2019 Challenge: Ready, Set, MURPH!
May 2019 Challenge β #CoreCrewStrong
May 2019 Members Only Page
March 2019 Challange: March Madness!
Members Only Page
April 2019 Challenge: Core Crew Strong
Members Only: April 2019
February 2019 Challenge: Stay Motivated!
January 2019 Challenge: Be More Awesome!
December 2018 Challenge: Posterior Powerhouse
November 2018 Challenge: Consistency
September 2018 Challenge: Obsessed with PreHab!
August 2018 Challenge: Core Strong
July 2018 Challenge: Too Hot To Handle!
June 2018: Surprise Yourself!
May 2018 Challenge: Strong, Tough & Fierce!
April 2018 Challenge: The Will To Work
March 2018: March Madness
February 2018 Challenge: Tough Love
January 2018 Challenge: The Little Thingsβ¦
December 2017 Challenge: Holiday Simplicity
October 2017 Challenge: Go Hard or Go Home!
November 2017 Challenge: Be the Exception!
September 2017: Calm in the Chaos
August 2017: Awesome Abs August!
July 2017 Challenge: Fitness is a Lifestyle
June 2017: Buddy Up and Get Back to Work!
May 2017: Summer Beach Body Challenge!
April 2017 Challenge: Jump Into April!
April 2017 βHow Toβ: Arms β Monday
April 2017 βHow Toβ: Legs / Hips / Balance
April 2017 βHow Toβ: Inner Thighs β Thursday
April 2017 βHow Toβ: Arms & Core β Friday
April 2017 βHow Toβ Videos
April 2017 βHow To: βExtraβ Challenges
February 2017 Challenge: Sit Less, Move More!
February 2017: βHow Toβ β Thursday Hips, Butt & Core
February 2017: βHow Toβ β Tuesday Hips, Legs & Balance
February 2017: βHow Toβ β Friday Core & Back
February 2017: βHow Toβ Extras
February 2017: βHow Toβ Monday Arms & Core
February 2017: βHow Toβ Videos
March 2017 Challenge: Keep Your Fire Lit!
March 2017 βHow Toβ Videos
March 2017: βHow Toβ Arms & Core β Monday
March 2017: βHow Toβ Legs β Tuesday
March 2017: βHow Toβ Hips β Thursday
March 2017: βHow Toβ Core β Friday
January Challenge: Commit and Get Fit in 2017!
January 2017: βHow Toβ Monday Arms
January 2017: βHow Toβ Tuesday Hips & Butt
January 2017: βHow Toβ Wednesday Abs
January 2017: βHow Toβ Thursday Legs
January 2017: βHow Toβ Videos
January 2017: βHow Toβ Friday Abs:
December 2016: End of the Year Challenge!
December 2016: Daily Post
November: Itβs All In The Hips
November: Daily Posts
November Challenge: βHow Toβ Videos
βHow Toβ: Monday & Wednesday Hips
βHow Toβ: Tuesday & Thursday Abs
βHow Toβ: Friday Hips
βHow Toβ: Sunday Arms
How To Videos: Sunday β Arms
How To: Monday β Full Body
How To: Tuesday β Legs
How To: Wednesday β Abs
How To: Thursday β Legs
How T0: Friday β Abs
How to: Arms/Back
How To: Abs & Shoulders
How To: Legs
October 2016 Challenge: Commit To Be Fit!
October How To Videos
September 2016 Challenge: Earn Your Body
September 2016: How To Videos
August 2016: Fall Race Prep
August βHow Toβ Video Links
August: βHow Toβ Arms
August: βHow Toβ Legs
August: βHow Toβ Full Body
July Challenge: Summer Time Madness
July β βHow Toβ β Arms
July – “How To” Legs
July β βHow Toβ Abs
July βHow Toβ Videos
June Challenge β Core Strong
June Challenge β βHow Toβ Videos
Iron Strength Core Workout
May 2016 Challenge
May βHow Toβ Videos
April 2016 Challenge
April 2016 β βHow Toβ Videos
March 2016 β 30 Day Challenge
December 2021 Challenge: Holiday Simplicity
March 2020 Challenge: Heavy Lifting Routine β Phase 2
March 2016 – “How TO” Videos
Posted on
April 29, 2018
Screen Shot 2018-04-29 at 7.46.46 PM
Post navigation
←
Day 30: Make Things Happen!
Leave a comment
Cancel reply
Δ
Comment
Subscribe
Subscribed
Strong to the Core
Join 104 other subscribers
Sign me up
Already have a WordPress.com account?
Log in now.
Strong to the Core
Customize
Subscribe
Subscribed
Sign up
Log in
Copy shortlink
Report this content
View post in Reader
Manage subscriptions
Collapse this bar
Loading Comments...
Write a Comment...
Email
Name
Website