Welcome to 101 Body-Weight Exercises for Runners!
You just took a step forward to become a better runner.
Strength Training has been proven to help runners improve two key indicators of running performance, running economy and vVO2max, without running.
Below you can find quick links to the different videos and resources we have for you.
Your Coach – Diego Alcubierre
Diego has been helping runners achieve new PR and Boston Qualifying times for the past 10 years.
His qualifications and Certifications are:
- UESCA Certified Running Coach
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- Ironman Certified Coach
- TRX Qualified
- Sports and Nutrition Diploma
101 Exercises
All 101 exercises in one video. Watch it, choose your exercises and start training.
Below you can find the exercises divided into categories.
Core
Your core is the center of movement, it’s where you transfer energy to your legs.
Lower Body
Try all the exercises, then repeat the ones that were harder for you.
Full Body
Any of these exercises will help you become stronger and a better runner overall.
Upper Body
Strengthening your upper body is as important as any other part, but runners often neglect it. Work on your upper body and you will become a better runner.
Printables
8-Week Marathon Strength Training Program
Turn your body into a strong, efficient running machine from home
* Remember, we are here to help you become a better runner, any question please use the form below and will come back to you ASAP.
My fist 1/2 has been cancelled. I normally do 10km but I will be trying core and leg exercises and put together a training for 2-3 times a week. Never did strength training specifically for running purpose. Maybe this is the reason I am not improving as per my wish
So sad your first half was canceled. Doing some strength training will surely help to improve as an overall runner, no matter your next race. Remember to not neglect upper body 🙂
Hello my name is victor.
how many repetitions should become per exercise.
and exercises the whole body separately each day.
Hi Victor. It depends on your goals, but I recommend you to start with 15 reps. The important thing is to give your muscles 24 hours of rest. And try to train all the major groups once a week. So core, lower, upper and full body each week.