Strength and Conditioning For Runners Workshop is perfect for you if you:
- are a regular runner or just want to start runnig
- want to run faster, further and stronger
- want to avoid running injuries and increase your physical durability
- want to learn some key strength and conditioning exercises
- want to step up the distance you are running
- want to learn how to incorporate strength training into your overall training schedule in the most efficient manner
- want to learn which particular weigh lifting exercises are likely to help your running and whether there are some exercises that may affect your running in a negative way
Benefits of strength traininig for runners:
- improved running economy, increased efficiency of oxygen and energy demand
- increased power
- decreased injury risk
- increased strength endurance
- increased muscle and tendon’s ability to manage the load demands placed upon it
- ongoing glute activation
You will learn:
- why strength training is important for runners
- new exercises & technique correction
- exercise progressions
- how to plan long term strength plan
- what exactly moves are best for runners
Leszek is a Head Personal Trainer & Triathlon Coach at Fitness Soul.
He helps runners & triathletes getting strong before the competitions and those suffering from injuries and are returning to training. He runs weekly strength for triathlon class – STRONG CLUB – for Edinburgh Triathletes
Leszek is keen triathlete himself, he has competed in triathlons up to Ironman distance (3x) and recently he finished Celtman – Extreme Scottish Triathlon
All abilities welcomed. All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers.