Bendy back?

[PandaCory]

Hi all, I've been slowly working towards 10 miles, following a training plan which has roughly 2x shorter speed/tempo runs and a longer (10k ish, gradually increasing) per week. I'm due to do a 50 minute tempo run tonight, but I'm not sure that it's a good idea. In recent weeks my back has been feeling really weak - not painful, just concave. I guess the issue is with my crappy core strength. I have 2 questions:

1. Should I take it easy tonight, or give it a go?

2. Anyone got good core strengthening tips?

Thanks all!

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Hi, can't advise on your first point but have a look at James dunne on YouTube for cc it's strengthening excercises 👍

[PandaCory Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks - that looks exactly what I need. And Coach Nora! 🐶🐶

[Blackberrypie Graduate10]

I'd second James Dunne - this is probably a good place to start on pelvic position and back pain: youtube.com/watch?v=j-UIfv1...(Not working as expected?)

It's also worth looking at hip flexor stretches as a common cause of lower back pain is tight hip flexors forcing the back to overbend. The crucial thing is to do hip stretches with your pelvis in a neutral position - if you're anything like me you will have got into the habit of letting the pelvis tilt forward which will make the problem worse.

[PandaCory Graduate10 in reply to Blackberrypie]

Yes, I think that's what's happening, so I'll need to work on that (get some WD40 on the metal one 🤖😀). Thanks!

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Definitely look at James Dunne. It's not just about core but also hip stability and glute strength. His videos have helped me enormously over the last few months and I still religiously do many of his exercises and drills

He makes you analyse the movement of your hips and back and correct postural issues with exercise. Good luck!

[PandaCory Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Will do - thanks!