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Cross Training Is a Non-Negotiable for Runners—Here's How You Can Do It Strategically to Help You Hit Your Goals

As a runner, your fitness priority and preference is probably (hopefully!), running. Perhaps you also strength train, take the occasional yoga class, or even swap out an easy run or two with some ...

Runners Need Strength Training—These 10 Exercises Twice a Week Are All You Need

Run faster and more efficiently with these moves.
New Scientist

Why adding cross training into your exercise routine is the way to go

There are huge benefits to ringing the changes when it comes to exercise, finds committed runner Grace Wade when she analyses the science ...
WESH

Runners test cross-training theory to prepare for marathons

WE ARE LESS THAN TWO MONTHS FROM THE OU C ORLANDO HALF MARATHON. AND THAT MEANS LOTS OF YOU ARE LOGGING A LOT OF MILES RIGHT NOW. AS YOU GET READY FOR RACE DAY. YES, BUT WESH 2’S KRISTEN LAGO, WHO’S ...

5 Hip Flexor Exercises for Stronger Running

Ripps suggests doing simple self-checks, like high knee marches, which can reveal if your hip flexors are doing their part in lifting your knees effectively. “During high knee marches, you want to ...

Every element of a marathon explained: how to decode a training plan, progress each week and smash your goal

The fact that a range of different approaches to marathon training can work illustrates another important point: we are all ...