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What exercise to help with running?

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pepperminttaste · 24/12/2021 07:22

Morning all!

Looking for some advice... I have developed a running injury that affects my knees and ankles. I've gone from running 12k to barely managing 3k. I saw a physio (virtually) who suggested I didn't have the core strength to run as far and as fast as often as I did. She gave me a list of strength exercises to do while building my running back up. It's not really working (although, full disclosure, the strength exercises are boring and I'm not doing them that often).

I'm starting to despair (it's been a year) and I'm getting podgy and feel lethargic all the time. I need to run.

What exercise* could I do that would build up my core muscles/glutes so I can maybe run again?

*Happy to hear all advice but... I hate exercise classes, won't cycle on roads and dislike indoor pools. Grin

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Hotcuppatea · 24/12/2021 07:35

For Pilates I do a class via Zoom, so at home. For weights, I have some dumbells at home and do a session of different reps twice a week. There's loads of different free resources you can try online. Just find the one that suits you best.

Good luck getting fighting fit again! I'm sure you'll be good in no time.

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pepperminttaste · 24/12/2021 07:34

Oh more replies! Thank you everyone!! Smile

@Swearwolf I'll maybe have a look at pilates. I've tried yoga a few times and just cannot get into it.

@LizziesTwin Thanks for those recommendations. I'll have a look at those. Sounds like something I could easily do at home.

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deeplyambivalent · 24/12/2021 07:30

PILATES. It's brilliant for core strength, balance and alignment. Especially the classes that use reformer machines.

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pepperminttaste · 24/12/2021 07:30

Maybe I need to get over my fear of classes. I have no coordination and struggle to follow instructions. I suppose with spin I'd at least be fixed in one spot. I think body pump would be a definite no (for coordination issues but I assume it might be hard on my knees/ankles).

@Hotcuppatea Do you go to a class or follow a YouTube clip?

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LizziesTwin · 24/12/2021 07:30

Good old fashioned weights.

Have a look at Courtney Black, Caroline Girvan, Jessica Ennis.

You’ll need to buy some dumbbells, a mat and some bands but the difference doing weights makes is huge.

CatsOperatingInGangs · 24/12/2021 07:26

If you can afford it, get some personal training sessions at a gym. Strength training will help your running immensely.

Swearwolf · 24/12/2021 07:26

I'm in exactly the same boat, right down to not doing the exercises often enough. I was told pilates helps, and I find yoga helpful. I do yoga with adriene on YouTube and depending on which ones you do it can be great for your core. And it's really calming!

Hotcuppatea · 24/12/2021 07:25

I've found weight training and pilates to be really good.

CovidCorvid · 24/12/2021 07:25

Body pump type class would be good for core, or an old style legs bums and tums class.

CovidCorvid · 24/12/2021 07:24

Spin classes
Rowing machine