Whether you’re training for a 5K or a marathon, including strength workouts in your routine is the most effective way to improve your performance—outside of running, of course. It also reduces the risk of developing an injury, as long as you’re following a progressive running training plan.
We have an expert guide on strength training for runners and plenty of sessions, such as this home workout for runners and core workout for runners for you to try, but you can never have too many options so here’s another. It’s from Natalie Barrett, a STOTT Pilates instructor with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, who currently teaches at boutique studio Willow LDN in London.
