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Running and Abs

emilybeaver
emilybeaver Posts: 365 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I started the couch to 5k a few weeks ago and I'm on week 2 now. The past two times I've ran, my abs hurt. A good hurt like they are getting a good work out....so does running effect your abs as well??

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  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    Yes. :-)
  • sanghera_04
    sanghera_04 Posts: 8
    Yeahh you're abs will be worked when running, differently to doing an ab workout but they are postural muscles so will constantly be engaged
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    I would recommend that if you are feeling this already in your abs that you make sure to add or continue a core strengthening program. A weak core can lead to a lot of running related injuries.
  • emilybeaver
    emilybeaver Posts: 365 Member
    Thanks everyone!!! I'm excited it also works my abs...woot woot!!
    I love doing the couch to 5k, Week 2 is running for 90 seconds and I was thinking there is no way I can do this...but I did it. I actually enjoyed it more than doing Week 1 where you run for 60 seconds 9 times. I am going to be gone this next week on vacation I may not get to do the running but I at least want to keep doing some type of exercise. Do you think when I get back I should re-do week 2??
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