Three reasons runners should start lifting weights

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Millions of people worldwide make running their exercise of choice. And whether you’ve just started running and are aiming to run a 5km or are aiming to run a marathon, you’re probably looking for ways to improve.

While most training programmes for runners focus primarily on increasing the amount of running you do, becoming a better runner isn’t only about putting in more miles. In fact, what many runners don’t realise is that it’s important to include strength training as part of your programme.

Here’s why

Period8 Mar 2022

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  • TitleThree reasons runners should start lifting weights
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation UK
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size1000 words
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date8/03/22
    DescriptionMillions of people worldwide make running their exercise of choice. And whether you’ve just started running and are aiming to run a 5km or are aiming to run a marathon, you’re probably looking for ways to improve.

    While most training programmes for runners focus primarily on increasing the amount of running you do, becoming a better runner isn’t only about putting in more miles. In fact, what many runners don’t realise is that it’s important to include strength training as part of your programme.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/three-reasons-runners-should-start-lifting-weights-178453
    PersonsJonathan Taylor, Matthew Wright