Running is a repetitive, high-impact sport. Every stride sends force through your muscles, tendons, and joints - and without the right conditioning, that stress can build into fatigue or injury. Strength training gives your body the tools to handle those loads, making you a more efficient, resilient runner.

The benefits go well beyond injury prevention. Stronger glutes and hamstrings drive you forward with more power, while calves and Achilles tendons absorb impact and return energy with each step. A stable core supports your posture and keeps your form strong, even when you’re tired. Strength work also develops smaller stabilising muscles around the hips, knees, and ankles - the ones often overlooked until they cause problems - helping you stay balanced and protected.

For endurance athletes, strength training builds durability. By progressively overloading muscles in controlled sessions, you prepare them to handle higher mileage, long runs, and tougher workouts. And because it also improves balance and coordination, you’re less likely to trip, misstep, or lose form when fatigue sets in.

Just 1–2 well-structured sessions each week can make you feel stronger, more efficient, and more confident every time you hit the road or trail.