core exercise post-long run (Read 1268 times)

Does everyone know this but me? I do a core exercise class called The Dailey Method: it's known for being tough (tougher than the bar method or pilates). On days that I both run and do the class I always do the core training first thinking that I can adjust my run and that I would simply be too tired for the class if I did it the other way around. Today I went to a special class and it was after my long run of 9 miles (trail run no less). I went to the class not expecting to be able to do everything. But not only could I do everything I did it better than usual. Someone in the class even mentioned how well I did today, so it was a noticeable difference. The class wasn't any easier than usual but I kept up and kept my form. In fact, I feel better than I usually do after a long run, my muscle feel loose and while I am a little shaky I feel energized. My questions are: is this the way to go on days when you have two activities? Have I been doing this in reverse? Or was I simply having a good day?

Never underestimate a good warmup! Last summer I did a run to the gym, then lifted my weights, then ran home. My weights were stronger than usual and my run home was easy and fast. When I did a triathlon years ago, the 5K at the end was my 5K PR for YEARS. As a matter of fact I didnt break it until I started running a 3 mile warmup for 5K's

Okay, so I am not alone in this. I am super tired today but I can't wait to try the run then core routine again. Thanks for the video link, Jhorner, I enjoyed the interviews.

Well? How'd it go?