Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 61, August 2014 | Page 32

Ma training

Running
through the
It’s difficult to stay motivated to run when the temperatures
are low this time of year, especially with a fair number of the
SA running community in post-Comrades hibernation, but one
effective way to keep your fitness up in preparation for spring is
by introducing strength work and cross-training. – BY RAY ORCHISON

BUILDING POWER

Having adequate upper body and especially core
strength is a critical part of running, ensuring that
we’re able to take on high mileage injury-free, but
one of the areas almost [