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Why Runners Need Muscular Power Training: Build a Strength Base Before Advancing
Running coaches say muscular power training emphasizes rapid force production during your stride, which can lead to a faster stride, better running form, stronger finishes, better climbing ability, and potentially lower injury risk. Power differs from muscular strength—it's a marriage of strength and speed—but it's only recommended for experienced runners who already have a solid strength-training base. You can add plyometrics like box jumps and single-leg hops to strength workouts once a week, or after an easy run do 4 x 20-30 second hill sprints or 4 x 50-meter strides.
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