Strength Training for Runners: What Actually Works

Should ultrarunners strength train? Absolutely! But not the way most people do it… In this video, CTS Director of Coaching Cliff Pittman explains why the weight room shouldn't try to imitate running and why the biggest strength gains for runners come from building qualities that running simply can't develop on its own. ​​Free Ultrarunning Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/ultrarunning-t... Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/ultra... Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33629... https://www.nasm.org/certified-person...