Pilates is a great way to support your running. It helps you build deep core strength, move more freely, and stay consistent with your training without adding more impact to your week.

At its core, Pilates is all about control, posture, and balance. It’s especially useful for runners because it improves how you move, helps reduce the risk of injury, and makes you feel more in tune with your body.

Here’s what regular Pilates can do for you:

• Stronger core: Pilates targets your abs, hips, and back— all key muscles that support better posture and smoother stride.
  
• Better mobility and flexibility: It helps loosen tight hips, hamstrings, and lower back, making your movement feel more fluid.
  
• Improved balance and control: You’ll work on stability and coordination, which is helpful whether you’re on the trails or navigating a busy pavement.
  
• Injury prevention: Stronger stabilizing muscles mean less stress on your joints and fewer niggles like IT band pain, runner’s knee, or shin splints.
  
• Breathing and focus: Pilates encourages deep, controlled breathing ideal for pacing yourself and staying mentally present on the run.

Like with any good training habit, it’s all about consistency. Stick with it, and you’ll notice how it helps you recover better, move better, and feel stronger all around.

We’ve built the ideal 26-session Pilates program just for runners. You can access it through your Runna app alongside your weekly running schedule or revisit your favorite classes on YouTube.

Curious? Take a look at our Pilates program.