Runners need strength training—these 10 exercises twice a week are all you need

Run faster and more efficiently with these moves.
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Core Strength for Runners: The Foundation Every Fast Runner Builds On

It’s not about cranking out 100 crunches or setting a plank world record. Having a strong core is actually going to help improve your running and the bonus is, it can make you feel stronger in plenty ...

This Progressive 4-Week Strength Program Is the Perfect Complement to Your Race Training Block

Take your training to the next level with this progressive strength program.
University of Utah Health

5 Training Tips for Running a Half Marathon or Marathon

Boost your confidence and performance with expert-backed training tips that make preparing for a half marathon or full marathon feel achievable—no matter your starting point.

5 Hip Flexor Exercises for Stronger Running

Ripps suggests doing simple self-checks, like high knee marches, which can reveal if your hip flexors are doing their part in ...

9 overlooked exercises every runner needs to get faster, stronger and more injury-resistant

Consider this move a step up from the glute bridge. Williams says that hip thrusts are a great exercise for the glutes – the biggest muscles in the lower body – and help runners to generate speed and ...
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Most new runners forget this important exercise to avoid injury - expert PT reveals her favourite 5 moves

Avoiding injury, discomfort, and even minor niggles as a runner is about more than just stretching, says Les Mills' Lyndsey Hunter-Long ...
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Strength Training for Runners Is a Thing—and You Don’t Want to Skip It

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...