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  • Mobility Routines
  • Blog
  • Mental Performance
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Strength Training

Strength training is an essential part of any runner‘s training. Once considered cross training or merely ancillary work, strength training now has evolved to be mandatory for any athlete looking to maximize their performance. Benefits for runners include increased strength, increased running economy and effiiciency, and reduction in the likelihood of injuries. Below are two of my favorite resources that specialize in strength training for runners. 

Running Rewired

“Running Rewired“ is an excellent book by Jay Dicharry, a highly respected PT who works with recreational and Olympic athletes. He dives into the science of running and also has detailed programs included. Available on Amazon via the link below.


https://www.amazon.com/Running-Rewired-Reinvent-Stability-Strength/dp/1937715752

Mechanics of Movement

Mechanics of Movement is a physical therapy practice based out of Australia that specializes in runner specific strength training. Just by signing up on their website, you will be given access to a free 12 week beginner program in addition to having the option to purchase more advanced plans. Check them out at the link below.


https://www.mechanicsofmovement.com.au/


TRS Program

I have curated and developed a comprehensive program that you can follow below.

Strength Workout

Bulgarian Split Squats: 2 sets of 8-12

Standing Clams w/Bands 2 sets of 10-15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQPuVvbmGWw

Sit to Stand- 2 sets of 8-12

  • Focus on lowering as slow as possible

Copenhagen Planks: 2 sets of 8-12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDooEYdhH4U

Hamstring Bridge on bench: 2 sets of 10-15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWiHUKPNYHk

Calf raise circuit: straight and bent leg (with weights) 2 sets of 10-15

Nordic Hamstring Curls: 2-3 sets of 5

Pogo Hops- 2 sets of 30 to start. Add 5 each week until you get to 50 then switch to single leg (25 to start)

Band Walks- 20 around knee, 20 around ankles (1-2 sets)

Swiss Ball Planks w/mountain climber- 1-2 sets of 12 on each leg 

Performance Running Exercises - Mountain Climbers

Reverse Nordic’s-2 sets of 8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmYH8Km-iIk

Standing hip abduction with band-2 sets of 8-15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBqKuEQl9sI

Side plank with leg lift-2 sets of 8-12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZkgopVBPMg

Runners touch- 2 sets of 8-12

Performance Running Exercises - Runner Touch

Medball March- 2 sets of 8-12 each leg

Performance Running Exercises - Hot Salsa

Bridges-2 sets of 8-15

  • If any of the exercises get too easy, add a third set or increase the weights they are using, especially for the calf raises, Bulgarians, and the sit to stand (progressive overload!). Also make them use stronger bands as they go on for the clams, hip abductions, and band walks
  • Rest 30 seconds to a minute in between sets 

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