Strengthening your core is really excellent for any activity – but especially for running. It’s not just good for strengthening your back, but it also helps you keep your form on longer runs. You might notice how, when you tire, your upper body slumps into your hips as you drag your legs. Here are a couple of short, useful videos with simple core exercises well worth doing.
A good primer on why it matters, plus some exercises. Check out the particularly knackered runner.
Four exercises to do daily
