# Why Strong Legs Aren’t Enough (The Missing Link for Runners Over 45) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-she-runs-strong-podcast-7075013/why-strong-legs-aren-t-enough-the-missing-link-for-runners-over-45 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-she-runs-strong-podcast-7075013/why-strong-legs-aren-t-enough-the-missing-link-for-runners-over-45.md Podcast: [The She Runs Strong Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-she-runs-strong-podcast-7075013) Published: 2026-04-10T03:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d8e70d0 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/4d8e70d0/5f93c9cd.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-she-runs-strong-podcast-7075013/episodes/why-strong-legs-aren-t-enough-the-missing-link-for-runners-over-45 Duration seconds: 2389 ## Resource This episode of She Runs Strong is brought to you by Active Forever . Use STRONG at checkout to get 10% off your first order. Got any questions you'd like answered on the podcast, ask them here: https://www.videoask.com/feuaut9xo Resources: Grab your spot in our upcoming masterclass: https://coachparry.com/at4y-Masterclass Have you ever been told to “engage your core” while running… but had no idea what that actually means? In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in running... your core. And here’s the truth: 👉 It’s not about abs 👉 It’s not about doing more planks 👉 And it might be the reason you’re getting injured We’re joined by physio Rachel Evans, who breaks down: What your core actually is (hint: way more than abs) Why runners, especially women, struggle with core strength How poor core function leads to injuries, inefficiency, and fatigue The biggest mistakes people make with exercises like planks Simple, effective core exercises you can start today If you’ve been dealing with niggles, lower back pain, or your form falling apart on long runs… this episode could be a game-changer. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-she-runs-strong-podcast-7075013/episodes/why-strong-legs-aren-t-enough-the-missing-link-for-runners-over-45/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-she-runs-strong-podcast-7075013/why-strong-legs-aren-t-enough-the-missing-link-for-runners-over-45.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.