Is distance running bad on the lower back? What about marathon running? What are the effects of endurance training on the back, specifically on the lower spine. We dig into a recent scientific publication that answers this question. Researchers from the UK studied the lumbar spine of marathon runners before and after a marathon. The results may surprise you! A few other tips for avoiding lower back pain while running- <ul><li>Complete your core exercises</li><li>Keep your upper spine / thoracic spine area mobile</li><li>Stand more than you sit</li><li>Don't hold anything while you run</li><li>Pay attention to your posture as you get tired on the run</li></ul>This episode is sponsored by Zox- save 25% on your order using the code SARAH49700; www.zox.com. Visit https://runningwithgrit.com for all things related to running after age 40!

Is distance running bad on the lower back? What about marathon running? What are the effects of endurance training on the back, specifically on the lower spine. We dig into a recent scientific publication that answers this question. Researchers from the UK studied the lumbar spine of marathon runners before and after a marathon. The results may surprise you! A few other tips for avoiding lower back pain while running- Complete your core exercisesKeep your upper spine / thoracic spine area mobileStand more than you sitDon't hold anything while you runPay attention to your posture as you get tired on the runThis episode is sponsored by Zox- save 25% on your order using the code SARAH49700; www.zox.com. Visit https://runningwithgrit.com for all things related to running after age 40!

Is distance running bad on the lower back? What about marathon running? What are the effects of endurance training on the back, specifically on the lower spine. We dig into a recent scientific publication that answers this question. Researchers from the UK studied the lumbar spine of marathon runners before and after a marathon. The results may surprise you! A few other tips for avoiding lower back pain while running- <ul><li>Complete your core exercises</li><li>Keep your upper spine / thoracic spine area mobile</li><li>Stand more than you sit</li><li>Don't hold anything while you run</li><li>Pay attention to your posture as you get tired on the run</li></ul>This episode is sponsored by Zox- save 25% on your order using the code SARAH49700; www.zox.com. Visit https://runningwithgrit.com for all things related to running after age 40!

Back Pain and Running: Is Distance Running Bad for the Lower Back?

Have you ever felt frustrated trying to start running after age 40 or keep up competitive running in your 40s, 50s, and beyond? How can masters runners keep running and not 'shuffling' as they get older? Are there benefits to running in your 40s and over? If you've ever found yourself asking those questions, you are in the right place! Welcome to the Running After Age 40 Podcast, the podcast about all things related to Running at 40 and Beyond produced by www.runningwithgrit.com. We help you stay physically healthy and emotionally strong at any running pace. I’m Sarah, your host, and a wife, a full-time working mom with 3 kids, 3 dogs, and a lifetime passion for running. Whether you are a veteran runner looking to maximize your times as a masters runner or starting running after 40, this podcast will be there for your journey. I want to share stories, secrets, nutrition, strength training, and mindset strategies for success (this includes mistakes and lessons learned) all related to running past age 40. Let’s hit the play button together and hit roads as runners with grit after age 40! Run smart, run for life!

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