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Michelle
As people always say with running, just do less of them. It sounds like your lower back is the weak link, so do half or a third of the amount of core work you were doing, and build up. It works with any physical conditioning workouts, not just running. I was talking to a guy I know who does powerlifting a few years ago and was amazed at how similar the training periodization cycles were.
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GreyBeard
Alternately, you could do knee push-ups, which although easier on the arms are also easier on the back.
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