Time to Hit The Planks

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March 2, 2014 by CJ

A new month and a new challenge.  My challenge for March is to embark upon the 30 Day Plank challenge.  Since March has 31 days, I’m beginning this challenge on the 2nd.  What is the 30 Day Plank Challenge?  It is a challenge to strengthen your core.  Each day you place your body into the plank position and hold it for a designated amount of time.  It begins with 20 seconds and ends with 300 seconds (or as long as you can, depends on which version of the challenge you decide to do).  If you are a runner (at any stage) having a strong core is key to improving your speed.  It would help if I ran every so often too, but I’ll worry about that later.  For now, March is dedicated to building a strong, tight core.  Are you in?

Day 1 – 20 seconds
Day 2 – 20 seconds
Day 3 – 30 seconds
Day 4 – 30 seconds
Day 5 – 40 seconds
Day 6 – REST
Day 7 – 45 seconds
Day 8 – 45 seconds
Day 9 – 60 seconds
Day 10 – 60 seconds
Day 11 – 60 seconds
Day 12 – 90 seconds
Day 13 – REST
Day 14 – 90 seconds
Day 15 – 90 seconds
Day 16 – 120 seconds
Day 17 – 120 seconds
Day 18 – 150 seconds
Day 19 – REST
Day 20 – 150 seconds
Day 21 – 150 seconds
Day 22 – 180 seconds
Day 23 – 180 seconds
Day 24 – 210 seconds
Day 25 – 210 seconds
Day 26 – REST
Day 27 – 240 seconds
Day 28 – 240 seconds
Day 29 – 270 seconds
Day 30 – 300 seconds or as long as possible.