Upper body strength work

[skysue16]

I am not very good at doing strength exercises, I know they are important - just find it hard to get motivated!

But over the last couple of weeks I have managed to incorporate strength exercises into my runs. Inspired by the S&F podcast I run and then stop to do one set of exercises then run on again to the next bench or tree! I do pull ups on some railings, standing press ups using a bench/table made out of railways sleepers (see photo), bench dips and more press ups on a low bench. Each exercise I do 10x3. Next I want to get back to doing planks to improve my core, perhaps on my non run days....we’ll see! 😬

[Maddee_6333]

Well done! I too find it hard to be motivated about doing strength stuff - so silver lining of busted knee will be working on my upper body and core 👍

Just need to get rid of the current back pain and find my cheap-y wrist weights I’ll be good to go.

[linda9389 in reply to Maddee_6333]

No worries if you cant find those weights - bottles of water, bags of sugar, tins of beans ...

[Maddee_6333 in reply to linda9389]

I know 😉 Though knowing my luck, at the moment, I’d probably drop one on my head or something. 🤣

[linda9389 in reply to Maddee_6333]

Oh crikey! Maybe wear a hat as well 😆😆😆

[Maddee_6333 in reply to linda9389]

I have a bike helmet ⛑

[skysue16 in reply to Maddee_6333]

🤣

[linda9389 in reply to Maddee_6333]

Perfect 😅😅😅

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Go you... and resourceful too! Fresh air and exercise too... definitely a winning combination.

I am fairly good at sticking to my strength and stamina work...but am always more vigilant of I have had a twinge anywhere!