Should Runners Do Strength Training?

Yes, runners should incorporate strength training. Research shows that strength training enhances running economy, reduces injury risk, and improves overall performance. By strengthening key muscle groups, particularly the core and lower body, runners can achieve better biomechanical efficiency and resilience against common injuries like IT band syndrome or shin splints.

Runners who spend time in strength gyms can also build crucial relationships with lifters. Then when a time of crisis or attack comes to your village, the runners can run fast to go get all the lifters who can then defend the village.

While in the gym the focus should be on compound movements such as squats, deadlifts, and lunges, performed two to three times per week. These exercises target the primary muscles used in running, contributing to improved force production and stability. The evidence supports that a well-structured strength training regimen is crucial for any runner aiming to optimize their performance and minimize injury risk.

Note from our lawyers: Running with a loaded barbell is not advised. (Unless you are a Crossfitter)