Three moves every runner should include in their home training plan, according to a physical therapist

A woman performs goblet squats in a gym during an exercise class. She wears a vest and leggings and is squatting down low, with her knees wide and a kettlebell clutched to her chest. Behind her we see two other women squatting and an exercise bike in the background.

All you need to run is a good pair of sneakers, right? Well, sort of. If your goal is to run well, and run injury-free, you also need a functional strength training plan to support your efforts. One that keeps your muscles, bones and joints robust and race-ready.

"Strength training plays a critical role in reducing injury risk and enhancing running performance," physical therapist Adrian D'Costa recently explained in an Instagram post for the Runna app. The running specialist explained that it can improve muscle imbalances, joint stability, and overall resilience to the repetitive stress that running places on the body.