tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post3347357210683725401..comments2024-03-14T03:05:48.400-04:00Comments on RunnerDude's Blog: Don't Crunch It, Plank It!RunnerDudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-20724416714418305722009-10-14T06:28:20.830-04:002009-10-14T06:28:20.830-04:00Hey Paul! Amazing how something that looks so simp...Hey Paul! Amazing how something that looks so simple can be so hard. I was the same way. Was really hard to hold it for any lenght of time. But keep at it! You're core will get stronger and you'll be an ace at it in no time!RunnerDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-85850958448101583022009-10-14T00:33:40.875-04:002009-10-14T00:33:40.875-04:00thanks for a great post... my first plank stank bu...thanks for a great post... my first plank stank but I'll get stronger with these exercises. Cheers PaulPaul and Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602855085717929296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-84431817401662230922009-10-13T12:10:58.085-04:002009-10-13T12:10:58.085-04:00'Dude - Another good post. You're right i...'Dude - Another good post. You're right in that I associate abs work with crunches. They're easy to do, and what I grew-up with. Interesting point that these do more work for the hip flexors which already get plenty of attention. I'll need to do more planks - then graduate to some of your more challenging options! Thanks again!Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-61480694038291960982009-10-10T08:17:04.215-04:002009-10-10T08:17:04.215-04:00Hi Nehal! Welcome to the blog and thanks for the k...Hi Nehal! Welcome to the blog and thanks for the kind words and feedback! Been checking out your blog. Great stuff! Added it to my blog roll too!RunnerDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-25825257438183322342009-10-10T08:16:12.198-04:002009-10-10T08:16:12.198-04:00Hey Zoë! Oh I bet you're stronger than you thi...Hey Zoë! Oh I bet you're stronger than you think!!RunnerDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-53363119903261986192009-10-09T19:58:53.331-04:002009-10-09T19:58:53.331-04:00I really found that doing some form of training re...I really found that doing some form of training really helps because that next workout, I feel so much stronger. My posture becomes erect and overall, there's a positive impact. <br /><br />I found this blog randomly and I'm lovin it man. I added you to my Blogroll. Would you be willing to return the favour? Either way, I’ll keep subscribing to your blog and read in on your coming posts :)Nehalhttp://runningblueprint.com/blog/runningworld/blog-spotlight-runner-dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-15600743379034626082009-10-09T13:42:43.332-04:002009-10-09T13:42:43.332-04:00Plank on a stability ball and medicine ball?? Oh ...Plank on a stability ball and medicine ball?? Oh dear! I definitely shouldn't try that one in public because it would be too hilarious. :) BUT, I will try that at home because it looks killer. Thanks for the tips, 'Dude!Zoëhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08359255492290780550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-90507623734022894362009-10-08T19:14:40.157-04:002009-10-08T19:14:40.157-04:00Hey Noah! Drop and give me a 2-minute plank. NOW! ...Hey Noah! Drop and give me a 2-minute plank. NOW! LOL!! Funny, right after I got the email alert of your comment. I got an email from the Marine Corps Marathon. LOL!RunnerDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-41863017623038011242009-10-08T19:13:37.726-04:002009-10-08T19:13:37.726-04:00Hey The Running Bob! You'll get there!Hey The Running Bob! You'll get there!RunnerDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-71037484461888513092009-10-08T19:13:16.125-04:002009-10-08T19:13:16.125-04:00Hi Molly! Running's like that too sometimes. E...Hi Molly! Running's like that too sometimes. Especially on rainy days! LOL!RunnerDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-22819258820731032772009-10-08T19:12:40.923-04:002009-10-08T19:12:40.923-04:00Hey Janice! Welcome! Yep, it took a while to get t...Hey Janice! Welcome! Yep, it took a while to get the medicine ball plank down. After holding the plank for 30 seconds, my friend had me do 10 pushups while still on the balls!RunnerDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-29452654814769001282009-10-08T16:02:57.962-04:002009-10-08T16:02:57.962-04:00I have a slight variation.
Have a Marine Corps ...I have a slight variation. <br /><br />Have a Marine Corps Drill Instructor yell at you while you do the plank. So much more fun... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818188284808979826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-6755301121269725232009-10-08T13:21:22.057-04:002009-10-08T13:21:22.057-04:00I have such a love/hate relationship with the plan...I have such a love/hate relationship with the plank. I hate doing them, and I love when I'm done.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144512028031455208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-75300270148543340802009-10-08T12:56:44.666-04:002009-10-08T12:56:44.666-04:00Uhhh...wow! I'm going to give it a shot but wi...Uhhh...wow! I'm going to give it a shot but will have to work-up to the medicine ball technique.The Running Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130635718452859650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-49706217050774025662009-10-08T12:45:05.471-04:002009-10-08T12:45:05.471-04:00I do Plank a few times a week. Love it. I have nev...I do Plank a few times a week. Love it. I have never down it on the ball and med ball... or 3 med balls for that matter. you are hard core.Janice {Run Far}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15336320481965470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-5729624408433410652009-10-08T12:21:48.264-04:002009-10-08T12:21:48.264-04:00Hey Running Through Life! Sure thing man! A strong...Hey Running Through Life! Sure thing man! A strong core can really help/improve endurance running. Helps fight fatigue and keep your form longer.RunnerDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209079063314051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007050355748263232.post-600971416633942742009-10-08T11:47:43.570-04:002009-10-08T11:47:43.570-04:00I definitely can use some work in this area! Thank...I definitely can use some work in this area! Thanks for the suggestions.Running Through Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444503925395669478noreply@blogger.com