It has been studied, runners with a weak core are more likely to have back pain. Imbalances in the body  are affected every time your feet hit the pavement causing injury. 

Pilates provides balance, coordination, and flexibility while working out all the muscles in your feet, legs, butt and core. The deep and specific breathing in pilates also helps with endurance by oxygenating the bloodstream.

A quick 5-10 minutes of pilates or as some call it, “dynamic stretching “ before you run.

Make sure you have a knowledgeable pilates teacher to guide you and tailor your workout to you. Do the exercises correctly from the beginning. Do your research.