This is the first time I am posting in this forum, though I have been quite active in the Couchto5K forum. I have completed the C25K graduation - the forum has been wonderful with the support. I started on the Strength and Flex a little late, I am going into Week 3 today. I have two questions.
1. I had some upper back pain when I started running longer distances in C25k. There was a pain around the spine and the scapular bones. Someone recommended that I should take up S&F in parallel. It seems to have improved, but I still have some pain. I would like to hear about the experience of others who had similar pain.
2. I have weak buttocks and looking for any specific routines to firm up the muscles.
Thanks
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I also get pain in my upper back which is uncomfortable when running. I put it down to too much lifting a few days ago. I find that pilates type 'roll downs' stretch my spine and that helps a little. I am doing S&F in parallel with C25K and the 'hugging a tree' stance is also helpful. i feel a pilates regime would help me the most. (I used to do pilates regularly and now miss doing it.)
Hi con-brio, you are right. It is wonderful how such simple exercises can help alleviate this nagging back pain. It has been improving in the past few weeks. I will try and include some of the work-outs for my butt from the link you have given. Thanks!
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