Taken from Runner’s World’s Article, “What’s The Best Way to Train For a Marathon”:
“9. Sidestep injuries
I recently asked exercise physiologist, author, and two-time U.S. Olympic marathoner (1984, 1988) Peter Pfitzinger what he would do differently if he were 22 years old today. He said that he’d rest and/or cross-train for several days a week at the first hint of a problem. And that he’d include core training in his regimen. “I’m convinced that core stability helps runners maintain good running form and pace late in a race,” says Pfitzinger, now the CEO of the New Zealand Academy of Sport North.”
So there you have it. I’m not the only one that believes that crosstraining is an essential component of training for long-distance running.
