Why do runners lift weights? To make them run faster! More accurately athletes lift weights as it improves their running economy which has benefits for training as well as racing. This single concept is the key to strength and conditioning for runners and endurance athletes.
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Matt Wood BSc MA ASSC, is an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach with UKSCA as well as a L2/3 Athletics Coach. In his first article for North East Runner he considers how runners should optimise their strength and conditioning of the hamstrings. This is the first of a two part article with the next to be published early next week. |
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