News · Oct 14, 2014
When thinking of core, we often focus on strengthening the abs. Strong abs do help to stabilize your pelvis, but the true core of a runner is in the hips and glutes. Strong hips and glutes are the powerhouse of a runner and prevent many injuries below the hips down to the knees, iliotibial bands, Achilles tendons, shins and the feet. If you’ve ever injured a glute or hip muscle, you realize the important role they play.