7 Strength-Training Mistakes Runners Make

Why do you even lift?

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Let’s face it.

You want to run strong and injury-free. You want to get the most out of your training and realize your running dreams. Crush that 10k PR or finish a marathon or even ultra-marathon.

You heard about strength training and how it’s supposed to help you achieve your running goals.

But do you know how to strength train that supports your running?

Many runners don’t like hitting the gym. Some even downright hate it.

And many commit to at least one of the 7 mistakes I will describe in this article

Read on to find out what those are and if you are making them.

1. Not Strength Training At All

Even though word has spread that strength training should be an integral part of a runner’s routine, you are not doing it.

You tell yourself you don’t have time or you don’t like the gym.

Or maybe you don’t know how to start and what exercises to do.

Or perhaps you are afraid of bulking up, which is highly unlikely if you are a runner. Even more so if you are a woman.