Strength Training for Runners
3 Seasons
⏱ 50 min
This workout is made up of the 3 circuits that each have 3 exercises. Each exercise improves one of three functions below to make you a better runner:
Exercise A: improve ankle mobility for better foot strikes
Exercise B: increase flexibility mid thigh to mid torso to lengthen stride
Exercise C: correct head positioning and spinal alignment for better arm swing mechanics
Complex 1
Dive Bombers
Hitch Hikers
Overkicks
Complex 2
ITB Kickout
S2S Reach
Saxon Tilt
Complex 3
Streamline RDL
T Arm Squat
Back Lunge
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37:58Episode 1
Full Body Ladders with Swimmer 3
Episode 1
Warm Up (starts 1:47)
Upper Body Ladder (starts 11:55)
Let Me Ups and Push UpsLower Body Circuit (starts 15:40)
Streamline RDL's
Back Lunge with Twist
T Arm SquatCool Down
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38:57Episode 2
Pistol Squat Ladder with Runner 1
Episode 2
Equipment: Chair or bench, light weight (optional)
Warm Up: Cross Steps with Side Kicks
Pistol Squat Ladder (12:00)
Running Complex 1 (17:10)
Dive Bombers
Hitch Hikers
Scorpion KicksCool Down: Straddle Steps with Table Tops (29:20)