Weight training for runners

We all know that strength training is complimentary to running. But if you've ever been injured and found yourself in physical therapy, what you may have discovered is that strength training isn't just complimentary to running, it is ESSENTIAL to avoiding injury and running strong. Avoid Injury

Not sure where to start with strength training? These 12 moves will improve your running and help keep you injury free.

Some find it motivating and refreshing to do their strength training for runners at the gym but do you know what machines you should be using as a runner? Here are some important guidelines.

Want to build strength, but don't know where to start? Here's an expert designed, beginner friendly, effective, full body strength training workout for runners.

Runners have a reputation that they hate to lift weights. If they are going to break a sweat, they'd rather be running. Plus, they fear that lifting weights may make them bulky and slow them down. But recent studies show that runners who lift weights can run faster and longer—and it doesn’t make them bulk up. However, you've got to combine running and weightlifting in the right way.

While overall strength training is important, the perfect runners' workout will include exercises to strengthen your hips, glutes, and core. Over the years I've shared a lot of workouts that focus on these areas, but variety is the spice of life, so another one is always fun to add to your repertoire, right? This post contains affiliate links. This particular runners' workout came about last week when a client canceled at the last minute leaving me with an hour to kill. Instead of catching…

Strength training is important to improve running economy and prevent injuries. Here are ways to combine running and strength training.

Strength training can help runners move faster and stay injury free. Here, the full, total-body strength workout plan every runner should use.

Strength training is a must for any runner looking to stay healthy and strong and prevent common running injuries. If you’re new to strength training, then this 14 day strength training plan for runners will provide you with a framework to include strength training exercises into your training routine. Many new runners neglect strength training and focus solely on pounding the pavement...

As much as video is the norm, there is nothing more convenient than having a downloadable, physical guide like these printable strength exercises for runners!