Is gymnastics good for runner?

Cubism Cubed wrote:

I am taking a gymnastics course at my university and am really liking it. One of the assignments was to go to the gymnastics club, I went, really enjoyed it and

will definitely go back.

Could this help me with running - I'd think so because it is extra physical activity. I am picking it up very quickly - I can do a full split, split into the negative, hold a handstand and walk for pretty much however long I want, front handsprings, roundoffs, back walkovers, and some other trivial stuff.

I have yet to start the real events like the bars, rings, or vault.

So could this improve my running?

I prefer flat ground freestyle BMX

I grew up in gymnastics and was atrociously awful at running when I started track.

The core strength may help your running slightly, especially if you had a weak core before. You must have already been fairly flexible, so it is unlikely that increased flexibility will help your running.

Gymnastics is fun, you should keep it up if you enjoy it.

i don't know if it would help a competitive runner. Perhaps the fitness and core work would help a recreational runner.

I know several former gymnasts. I think they are generally competitive. Former gymnasts are seen in tri's, and it's component sports, biking, swimming and running. And, god forgive me, x fit.