Most runners — even experienced ones — are doing core work that doesn’t actually translate to better running.

In this episode, Liz breaks down what your core really needs to do when you run, why traditional core exercises like planks and crunches often fall short, and how to train your core in a way that directly improves running efficiency, stability, and agility performance.

You’ll learn why core work belongs in your warm-up, how pre-engaging the right muscles improves movement quality, and what’s missing from many popular core programs — especially for dog agility handlers and active athletes who train on their feet, not on the floor.

Liz shares a clear, practical checklist for running-specific core function, then walks you through five core exercises — inclu ...