Lately, I’ve been getting this question a lot:👉 “What strength exercises should I do to improve my running?” The truth? There’s no one-size-fits-all program. Every runner has different strengths, weaknesses, and imbalances—and that’s why building a smart plan starts with a baseline assessment. 🔎 A Functional Movement Screening (FMS) is one of the best ways to find that baseline. By running through simple movements like squats, lunges, planks, and pushups, we can identify weaknesses, imbalances, and compensation patterns that may be holding you back or putting you at risk for injury. (Think of it as a strength-training version of a gait analysis.) From there, we can design a program that works for YOU—based on your goals, your body, and even the equipment you have access to (yes, even if it’s just a few bands or kettlebells at home!). 💡 A few quick tips for runners new to strength training: - Start with strength work on non-run days to let your body adapt. - Focus on functional exercises (TRX, kettlebells, sandbags, plyometrics) that mimic running patterns—not just machine-based moves that isolate one muscle. - Remember: recovery days are just as important as training days. Bottom line: Strength training isn’t about lifting heavy—it’s about moving better, running stronger, and staying injury-free. ✨ Want to know where YOU should start? I’m offering a FREE Functional Movement Screening to help runners build their ideal strength program. Comment “ME” below and I’ll send you the details. Here’s to making this running season your strongest yet! 💥

Name the event you are currently training for even if its a year out as you never know who else inside the community maybe training for the same one. This is your chance to connect with others and possibly meet up in real life.