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Welcome, fellow runners and fitness enthusiasts. Running looks simple from the outside - one foot lands, the other follows, thousands of times over. But there's a whole crew of muscles working behind the scenes to keep you upright and moving efficiently, whether you're jogging around the block or grinding through mile 20 of an ultra. A lot of runners think "core training" means sit-ups until your abs burn. That's not really the point. A strong core keeps you balanced and lets your arms and legs do their job without wasting energy fighting your own torso. You don't need a gym or fancy equipment. A handful of exercises, done consistently, will get you most of the way there. What actually counts as your core It's not just the muscles you can see. Your core includes the deep muscles around your spine, your obliques, lower back, diaphragm, pelvic floor, and glutes, all of it works together every time you run. Think of carrying a full bucket of water acros...