Running more miles does not automatically make you faster. At some point, your body needs more power, not more volume. Strength training fills that gap by building the muscle force and stability that carry you through faster strides and longer races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research backs this up. Studies show that runners who add strength training improve time-trial performance by 3 to 5%. Sprinting speed improves by up to 3.4%. The gains come from better elastic energy use, stronger fast-twitch muscle fibres, and a more efficient nervous system. Here are five exercises that target the muscles runners need most, plus a simple plan for fitting them into your week.<\/p>\n\n\n
Gear Up For Your Next Run<\/p>\n <\/div>\n