36 Miles: How Pilates Helped Me Get There

Empower Your Run

Yes, this is what the end of 36 miles looks like!

That really is a long way. During my practice run, someone drove past me six times before finally stopping to ask:

"You've been running all day... where are you going?"

My short answer was, "Home."

The longer answer, between breaths, was "I'm training for 36 miles!"

Yes, this photo was taken a few years ago.

You'll probably notice I'm leaning forward – after running 36 miles, most people would! But the reason I could still stand tall and keep moving was because of Pilates.

For me, Pilates isn't just another form of exercise. It builds the strength, posture, and balance that make every movement more efficient. As a runner, I noticed the difference every time I trained.

“Home was the short answer - but the long one in between breaths was I’m practising for 36 miles.”

A strong core helps you run more efficiently. It improves your posture, supports your spine, and helps reduce unnecessary strain on your back, hips and legs.

Pilates teaches you how to move well. As your core becomes stronger, you'll often find your running feels easier, your posture improves and you're less likely to pick up those niggling injuries that interrupt your training.

Whether you're training for your first 5K or something as crazy as 36 miles, Pilates can help you move better, recover well and enjoy running for longer.

If you'd like to know how Pilates could support your running, I'd love to chat.