#132 | Strength Training for Runners

In this episode Sally breaks down the importance of strength training for runners. She shares exercises, tips, reasons why and how often you should strength train. Plus, if you stick around to the end, she gives a very 'Sally-esque' encouragement to you! Thanks for listening!

Other episode highlights:

• Choose Strong community highlights
• Hips, glutes and ankles - focus
• Sally's top 5 strength exercises 
• Strengthening for downhill running 
• Treating your body as an engine
• The importance of bodyweight exercises
• How often should a runner strength train?
• Should runners lift heavy weights?
• Running “far” & lifting “heavy” are objective terms

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