Run It: 6 Favorite Workouts for Strength

  It is no secret that strength training can not only make you a better runner, but help prevent injury as well. But it can be so hard to incorporate into a busy schedule. If you're constantly pushing aside strength training and letting it take a back seat to your running then these six workouts will get you moving and in a variety of different ways with simple equipment you can use at home or find in the gym.

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I've picked three of my most recent go-to moves and created a simple, but effective workout that combines equipment (dumbbells and kettelbells) with a challenging body-weight move for an effective strength session:

Strength Training for Runners from Run Far Girl (1)

Strength Training for Runners from Run Far Girl (1)

Check out this great stability ball routine from Laura:

Equipment Based Workouts for Runners Laura Image

Equipment Based Workouts for Runners Laura Image

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Or this workout suitable for both runners and triathletes, from Allie:

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Carly has a great workout too:

The Run It coaches share Our favorite workouts for runners (WITH equipment).

The Run It coaches share Our favorite workouts for runners (WITH equipment).

And Angela's kettlebell workout will get your heart pumping:

Kettlebell Workout for Runners _ happyfitmama.com

Kettlebell Workout for Runners _ happyfitmama.com

Or you can try something new on the rower with this workout from Sandra:

Strength Training for Runners using a Rower- organicrunnermom.com

Strength Training for Runners using a Rower- organicrunnermom.com

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What is your favorite equipment to use when strength training?

--Sarah

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