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Work that Core!

Week 9 of the 50k Training Plan. Tuesday's and Thursday's always call for core work. I have really noticed a difference in my core strength by just doing a simple 10 minute routine atleast twice a week. I have decided to now commit to 3 days a week of core work,  plus 2 days a week of glute exercises and of course 5 days of running. The list I made up above is what a typical core routine looks like for me. When I can I will do a Pilates DVD or bust out some Shaun T Max 10 abs but when it's the end of the day and I just want to snuggle up with my baby I do a simple workout. Do not worry if you can not plank for 60 seconds or even 30 seconds right away. Many people will need to work their way up to that duration. Trust me tonight it took every little bit of me to hold that last 10 seconds of the 60 second plank. I feel really happy about today's workouts. We had a really nice lunch time run that including a few hills and then tonight I kept a commitment to my core routine. 
I still do not see any abs popping out and maybe that ship has sailed but that doesn't mean I'm going give up hope haha. 


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