Originally Posted by
bonsai171
Was thinking about picking up running as a cross train too, do you find it helps maintain core stability?
Dave
Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
I don't think so, but if you have good core stability it will help your running. running is actually very stressful for the back, as per my doctor
I am a runner more so than a cyclist. I have run multiple 50k and 50 mile races and can tell you that cycling (specifically spinning at high rpms) does way more for the core than running does. Core activation in running is only used to maintain good posture. Poor posture leads to back issues. The act of running (assuming you are biomechanically efficient and not overstriding) is a lot less stressful than Doctors presume. Run correctly, run efficiently and you'll run longer and farther with less chance of injury.