Why Every Runner Needs a Strength Programme

The Case for Strength

Running is one of the highest-impact sports on the body. Every stride sends 2-3x your bodyweight through your legs. Without adequate strength, your tissues fatigue faster, your form breaks down, and injuries follow.

What Strength Training Does for Runners

It improves running economy, reduces injury risk, enhances power output, and helps maintain form in the latter stages of a race. Studies consistently show that runners who strength train perform better than those who don't.

What to Focus On

Hip stability, calf strength, single-leg exercises, and core control. These are the areas that have the biggest impact on running performance and injury resilience.