Strength and Conditioning articles for runners

Most of running strength comes from running. Strength is very gradually built during the long runs, while haring up and down the hills, during the short rep speed sessions and in the drills. Your running can also benefit from strength training outside of the runs. You need a strong core to support your posture while […]

A bit of strength training for runners is useful, even for endurance runners. Get on with it! Read this to understand which days to strength train, how it fits into your running plan and why it’s a useful part of that plan. This last part is great, because if you understand why it’s important, you’ll

In the running drills video below, I slow the motion down a bit so it’s easier to see. When YOU perform the running drills, you should get the legs / feet down to the ground more quickly, with purpose. As if you were trying to run up stairs quickly one step at a time. I’ll

Eccentric Heel Drops are recommended for all runners as part of your weekly routine, as an injury prevention tactic and also for runners who already have Achilles Tendinopathy / Achilles Tendinitis. Eccentric Heel Drops are sometimes known as Eccentric Heel Raises – they are the same thing, but the important motion is the drop, so