A lot of messages get muddled in the fitness industry. Myths surrounding strength training are somewhere at the top of the list. For runners, we don’t want to get bulky, lose endurance, or risk injury.
That’s exactly why we …
…Did you know that I used to think weight training was useless for runners? I mistakenly believed we needed no strength training whatsoever…
Runners at the gym are funny. Embrace it!
Of course, I was completely wrong.
I didn’t …
…I consider myself a lucky runner: while I used to be injury-prone, I’ve turned things around and now don’t have to worry much about running injuries today.
Since I started running back in 1998, I’ve suffered through nearly every …
…Looking for a core workout for runners? I’m thrilled to release the Cannon Core Workout, designed just for endurance runners!
Jason demonstrating the Boat exercise included in Cannon Core
There’s a good reason why core workouts for runners …
…Postural stability is one of the most overlooked aspects of running performance. It’s also one of the most important as it helps you run fast and stay healthy.
Bodyweight strength exercises help build postural stability for runners
The mechanics …
…Running is one of the most accessible sports out there. Just lace up your shoes and you can run virtually anywhere. But if you can’t get to a gym, how do you lift weights?
Strength training requires equipment. …
…Strength training is not cross-training for runners. It’s just part of the training that’s needed to properly prepare for a peak performance.
And while ideal strength training will consist of weightlifting in the gym – lifting for power and …
…Runners have a nearly endless selection of exercises, routines, workouts, and classes to plan their strength training. But how can they decide how best to get stronger as a runner?
Having fun with my strength training…
When you try …
…Mobility might be one of the most important aspects of fitness for runners outside of endurance and strength. If you’re mobile, you’re one hell of an athlete.
Hurdling is fantastic mobility training for runners
First, a quick story.
2006 …
…Strength training periodization is the simple idea that your strength work should evolve over time. Sounds easy, right?
Recently when we discussed periodization training for runners, we learned the definition of this exercise science term:
……Periodization is defined