The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Strength training is important for everyone, but it also looks different for everyone. A program will ...

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It’s impossible to overstate the many benefits of strength training for your run performance. Runners who do bodyweight moves or lift weights have more power, better balance, improved efficiency, and, ...

There’s a reason why run coaches and personal trainers emphasize strength training in addition to running: Practicing both forms of exercise will allow you to build stronger muscles and increase your ...

As a running novice currently training for a half marathon, consistent runs on a sensible timetable have helped my distances, times, and confidence improve. But it can sometimes feel like there's more ...

It can feel intimidating to walk into a weight room when your comfort zone lies in mile-repeats and half marathon pace. That could be why some runners avoid strength training altogether, missing key ...

Traditionally, explosive weightlifting has been reserved for sprinters, but distance runners can also benefit from including these power-producing exercises in their strength and conditioning program.

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A few relaxed runs each week will help your legs settle into a rhythm and make the first real training weeks of 2026 feel a ...

Runner’s knee can be a real buzzkill when all you want to do is get out and move. Whether you're a casual runner or gearing up for a big race, knee pain isn’t something you should just accept. The ...

The never-ending rivalry between runners and lifters might finally have an answer. While one group swears by heart-pumping ...

You’re out for a long run filled with rolling hills and you start to feel the burn in your leg muscles. It makes sense: You know your lower body is working hard to propel you through your miles. Yes, ...