10 Great Exercises To Build Running Strength

As we approach the tail end of this year’s triathlon season, it’s worth beginning to plan the steps you’re going to take over the winter to become a better, stronger athlete for next year.

An under addressed element of many training routines is regular and functional strengthening work. In previous posts we’ve discussed the important role of multiplanar strengthening exercises in maximising performance and injury prevention.

The video below shows 10 great exercises you can use to develop this strength.

About The Author James Dunne

James has an academic background in Sport Rehabilitation and a special interest in Applied Biomechanics. He currently coaches a large number of Runners and Triathletes across all levels of ability and performance. He's grown a strong reputation for enabling athletes to improve their running performance and overcome running injuries through improving their Running Technique and developing Running Specific Strength.

4 Comments

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  Clare Gibson November 5, 2011 at 5:33 pm

  Hi James and Teri

  You guys have done so well – keep it up.
  Inspiring work and very innovative.

  Best wishes
  Clare (your aging lecturer!!)

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  Gregory Berge June 26, 2012 at 4:22 am

  Waouh! Great routine! Really wanna start it up. How long should such a routine be? Thanks for the work!!

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    James Dunne June 26, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Hi Gregory, Thanks for commenting!

    The best option when it comes to fitting this type of strength work into your training program is to plan 20-30min routines 2-3 times a week, rather than just doing one big, longer session. Each workout, take a varied selection of the exercises above (or others) mixing them up regularly, to keep things interesting!

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      Gregory Berge June 26, 2012 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks James! Perfect, I’m on my way! I promise I won’t do more than 30’00”. Cheers!

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