Even though we primarily use our legs when we run, a strong core will benefit you and your running in endless ways. Sometimes the sheer number of routines and exercises out there can feel so overwhelming you end up doing nothing instead, but here’s where it’s important to remember all core work is good core work, and that the exact sequence doesn’t matter too much at the end of the day. With that said, we have a go-to routine that we try to do at least twice a week – it’s sweat inducing, will make your core burn and is guaranteed to give you a sense of immense satisfaction once it’s done. Feel free to modify as per your liking and experience, and hey – if you’re new to core work all together, start out gently and don’t be too hard on yourself if you can’t do a certain number of repetitions and whatnot. Stick with it, and you’ll be surprised by how quickly you’ll develop strength and skills.
It’s been a while since I wrote a more personal, deeper type blog post and I’ll have to admit I’m struggling a bit to get going. When we started this blog – nearly four years ago, actually – I felt very free in what I wrote and chose to share. I felt unfiltered and raw, not one bit afraid of anyone’s judgement. And even though this place – this website – has seen close to zero negative energy (there was that one lady lashing out at our apple butter for being too sugary and that we were wasting precious fruit but that’s about it), I can tell that I’m much more concerned what people – you – will think these days. I can tell I’m nervous about accidentally stepping on someone’s toes, not being politically correct enough, letting something slip out of my mouth (keyboard) that perhaps won’t sit well with exactly everyone.
Långpass back-to-back är ett av de allra mest effektiva träningsverktygen i förberedelserna inför ett ultralopp. Vi genomför dem själva i vår egen träning, och ordinerar mer eller mindre alla löpare som vi coachar och som tränar mot ett längre lopp åtminstone ett par set av dem. Och medan de kan se skrämmande ut på pappret så är fördelarna många.
För att komma till inlägget på svenska, klicka här: Långpass back-to-back – vad, hur och varför Back-to-back long runs are one of the best tools to prepare for an ultra. We utilize them ourselves in our own training, and they’re a staple in our training plans for anyone looking to complete a longer race. While
En låda med energibollar i kylen en måndag och man vet två saker säkert: det blir en bra vecka och det finns inte en chans att de kommer att räcka till fredag. För nog finns det väl ändå alltid rum och aptit för schyssta mellanmål och snacks? Och ju bättre och mer ordentligt mellanmålet är, desto bättre blir fortsättningen av dagen. Så är det bara.






