For runners, “training” means running. But alongside running it’s great for runners to have a good mix of activities as part of their training including strength training and conditioning. Not only does it help prevent injury by mixing up the demands placed upon your body from repetitive activity, but it also gives the opportunity to build strength, flexibility and other aspects of fitness that will actually help your running.
It may seem like a no-brainer, but strength training helps you run faster! Strength training places stress on your body in the form of resistance (weights), which prompts your body to adapt and make changes in order to increase its ability to withstand that stress. Strength training also increases your muscular endurance and anaerobic power, making it easier to tackle that final kick in a race.
