Runners, take note—a fitness coach says this full-body workout builds all the strength you need for race day

A woman performs a single-leg Romanian deadlift in a studio. She is balancing on one leg with her other leg extended behind her, parallel to the floor. .

It’s tempting to skip strength training when you’re clocking up mile after mile training for a race, perhaps believing it’s not as important as running itself.

It’s true, to be a better runner you need to run, but targeted strength training helps to build a strong foundation to withstand the pressures of running.