Week 7, Run 1 Having a bit of a back problem

[Charliemom]

Well that was a slog, but I finished and feel pretty good. I do I have a question... after about 15 minutes of running my back (right side, mid back) starts to hurt. I can push through it but would rather not have it. So, I am hypothesizing - my back is hurting because it is doing the work of my core (core, what core, ain't no core here). So any suggestions for developing some semblance of core?

[Julia187 Graduate]

There is the strengthen and flex program that runs alongside the C25K program (you do it on alternate days), might be worth giving that a go, could be core related..

[Charliemom Graduate in reply to Julia187]

Ok, I'm going to look into that...Thanks

[Julia187 Graduate in reply to Charliemom]

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/s...

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Make sure you are running tall and not slightly bent over 😊

[Charliemom Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

I am constantly working on this, sometimes it helps distract me from the running.

[samEsaunders Graduate]

I get lower back pain sometimes so I hold my tummy in which helps. Maybe you are slouching (easily done) try to hold yourself up like your on a string bring pulled straight up. And stretch afterwards. Google some back stretches.

Hope it goes away.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Planks and bridges.........

..........runners need a strong core.