Whether you've been running for five minutes or five years, strength training is essential for improving stability, reducing injury risk, and making movement feel easier.
It can be tiring to think that you have to pick up your dumbbells or go to the gym if you're already exercising more than you normally would, but trust us, it makes a world of difference. "Strength training for runners isn't just about building power. It's about creating muscle and joint resilience," says Lyndsey Hunter-Long, a trainer with Les Mills.
