Improving my mile times - Page 2

Granty · #16 25th Jun 07, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the tip Trin, I will be strengthening tonight for sure, must admit I did feel like I had had a 'proper' workout last night, a few of us did it, whereas our recent runs had become a bit of ' the same old' and it was nice to try something different.

Looking forward to my 1st sub 2hr Half Marathon

Steve · #17 25th Jun 07, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Trinity

The easiest one is to lie on your front, rest your hands behind your back and lift your torso from the waist. Do as many lift and lower reps as you feel is comfortable, but over time increase the amount you do. Don't strain your back though...build the strength gradually.

Being a python these should be easy Granty!

Granty · #18 25th Jun 07, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Being a python these should be easy Granty!

you'd be surprised !! (not as young as I was a week ago!)

Trinity · #19 25th Jun 07, 03:14 PM

LOL I can just imagine Granty doing snake impressions across his carpet

4minutemiler · #20 25th Jun 07, 03:34 PM

Back pain can be a nightmare...a freind of mine did his first half m 6 months ago and his back hasnt been the same since...i dread something like that happening.

Trinity · #21 25th Jun 07, 03:39 PM

Although back pain can be avoided. It's quite often due to weak back muscles or an imbalance between the back muscles and the abdominals. So strengthening the back muscles and maintaining a balanced upper body strength will help you to avoid any back problems