There are two types of runners: those who just run and those who are well-balanced athletes.
Well-balanced athletes do cross-training exercises and add strength work to their routine. These athletes are usually stronger, healthier, and more successful….they are also able to keep reaching new levels of performance.
On the other hand, runners who just run tend to get injured often and wonder why they aren’t able to make much progress over the long term.
Which athlete would you rather be?
Part of our well balanced lifestyle includes strong arms…and our triceps are no exception.
Our triceps help stabilize our shoulders and as they become stronger, the strength and stability of our shoulders and elbows increase. The functionality, flexibility and range of motion of our arm increases the more we work and strengthen these muscles.
We know that runner’s need strong arms to carry us through long runs and power us up tough hills. Today, feel that burn in the back of your arms…and use those strong arms when you hit the road.
Day 19 exercises: 3 rounds of 10
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- Tricep Dips
- Tricep Push-Ups
- Tricep Overhead Extensions
- Dumbbell Kickbacks
- Burpees
- Plank – Your choice – :45 (2X)
Bonus:#GarageCircuitCardio 
If you’re not running today…you need some cardio. Throw in 3-5 rounds of this Garage Circuit Cardio to get your heart rate up and burn some calories!
If you are running today…how about those hill repeats? If you missed it…click here for Monday’s post and scroll down to see what’s up.
Hill work can be done outside or on the treadmill and is a form of speed work that will make us stronger, more well-balanced athletes. Give it a shot!
Does your head scream no….while your heart whispers yes?
If reality makes you feel like it can’t happen…but hope tells you that it’s possible… what do you do? What’s the worst that can happen? You get a little bit stronger???
Listen to your heart and give it your best shot!
Back to the grind Core Crew!
Today’s challenge is not about “victory” over your fellow Core Crew members…it’s about pushing yourself farther than you through you could go. Don’t think about winning…even though that’s kinda fun too… Instead focus on overcoming that little voice in your head that says you can’t hold the wall sit for very long. Face that internal challenge and overcome your fear of self defeat.
Can you believe we are halfway through July? Where is the time going??
Bonus: #DailyAbs – How many rounds do you have brewing in you today?
With all the long runs this past weekend it would be easy to say to yourself…”Oh I did plenty…I don’t need leg work on a Monday…”
We love arm day! Strong, toned, sexy arms…plus the strength to pull us through the end of those long runs!
We push ourselves everyday to get used to the grind….to improve.
What are your goals? What kind of results are you striving for? Do you want to lose weight? Get stronger? Get tighter and toner? Run faster? Run farther? Complete a goal race feeling good?
Bonus: After all the holiday food and festivities…we need a little extra cardio in our life today. If you over-indulged… don’t beat yourself up. Just throw in this bonus routine and burn off those calories baby!
Strong to the Core 