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Join The One Tough Mother Runner Planks-A-Lot Challenge!
Want a stronger core and stronger legs to help improve your running? You’re at the right place!
In January 2013, I started the #PlanksALot challenge, and invited others to include a daily plank into their routine. We reported our planking activity to each other, using the #PlanksALot challenge. It was fun, we all improved our planks, and we met a lot of new virtual running friends. It was a win-win for everyone!
For February 2013, #PlanksALot is going to be improved. Think of it as a #PlanksALot Plus! Starting in February, and every month thereafter, I’ll include a new exercise item to be done in addition to the planks. February’s addition – by popular demand – is squats!
Here is a link to help you use proper form when doing planks and squats:
Right Way to Do Squats, Lunges and Planks
We found, though, that not everyone is on Twitter. So, starting in February, I’ve added a Facebook Group for the PlanksALot Challenge so that anyone can participate via Twitter or Facebook. Here’s the address for the group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/PlanksALot/
Because everyone starts at a different place, we’ll run the challenge this way.
Planks: Attempt a plank every day. Try to add 10-15 seconds to your time on each consecutive day.
Squats: Do a set of squats every day. Try to add 5 squats to your total on each consecutive day.
Report your plank time and your squat total on the Twitter using the hashtag, #PlanksALot, and/or report your plank time and squat totals on Facebook. Alternately, you can report them to me via email at OneToughMotherRunner@gmail.com.
To sign up for the February 2013 PlanksALot Challenge, complete this form below. You can join at any time.
Note: There are several planking challenges on Twitter. One, #plankaday, has an individual who serves as the #plankpolice and checks in on you if you don’t report your planks daily. This will only happen if you use the hashtag #plankaday. Just sharing this to avoid confusion.
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I’m so excited to “officially” join this month. I do a lot of squats already on days I lift, so I’m thinking I’ll count and increase my squats on days I run.
Thank you again for hosting this!
Awesome, Samantha! So glad to have you in the challenge!
I’ve never done squats – but I’ve heard how they can really help your running. I’m looking forward to getting started, and recommitting to the planks!