Running is a repetitive activity which can result in you overusing some muscles while others will be underused.  It's this muscle imbalance in the body which ultimately results in injury.

Most people run on hard ground.  Every time your feet hit the ground the resulting force travels up through the legs to the lower back and ribcage, so any weakness on the way will be impacted.  It's really important to strengthen any vulnerable areas of the body to cope with the stress of running.  

A Pilates class will include balance and muscle-strengthening activities which can help improve your running.  We will also work on alignment, which is particularly key to avoid any ankle, knee or hip injuries.  Other areas to focus on are coordination, core strength and breathing to improve your stamina.  People have different running styles and posture, but we can work on all the areas of the body to avoid future injuries.

Try Pilates and keep running !!!