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Iamhere asked in SportsRunning · 6 years ago

Core strength is related to running pace?

I started doing core strengthening exercises for the past 1 week and my running pace has improved by 20 to 40 sec per mile. Is that even possible? No other change to weather or my food or lifestyle .

Can core training make that much of an impact to running? I am an intermediate runner doing 11 to 12 min per mile for half marathon distances. But core exercises have really improved my pace and effort too.

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  • 6 years ago
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    core strength is important since it helps you maintain correct posture and form while running, but that alone is not responsible for your improvements.

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