A running coach and trainer recommends adding this strength exercise to your routine if you want to run better.

It’s impossible to overstate the many benefits of strength training for your run performance. Runners who do bodyweight moves or lift weights have more power, better balance, improved efficiency, and, ...

Foot strength matters more on trail than most runners think. Stronger intrinsic foot muscles can help with stability and reduce that “my feet are cooked” feeling late in longer races. Stand barefoot, ...

It’s not about cranking out 100 crunches or setting a plank world record. Having a strong core is actually going to help improve your running and the bonus is, it can make you feel stronger in plenty ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Strength training is important for everyone, but it also looks different for everyone. A program will ...

Not sure what your strength training should look like as you build toward race day? Race-Ready Strength, Runner’s World’s latest program, is here to support you mile by mile. Ideal for those targeting ...

June 5, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I'm marathon training, my schedule revolves around logging ...

There’s a reason why run coaches and personal trainers emphasize strength training in addition to running: Practicing both forms of exercise will allow you to build stronger muscles and increase your ...

As a running novice currently training for a half marathon, consistent runs on a sensible timetable have helped my distances, times, and confidence improve. But it can sometimes feel like there's more ...

Training for big numbers is about more than just ego. Here's what you need to know.

Runners, you've gotta lift. And lifters, sets of 10 do not count as cardio.

You’re out for a long run filled with rolling hills and you start to feel the burn in your leg muscles. It makes sense: You know your lower body is working hard to propel you through your miles. Yes, ...