Distance Run: Marathon, Half and 10 Miler Skills & Strength Program
Level 1: Complete
We've developed focused, goal-oriented, complimentary strength and stability routines to prepare you to run your fastest, strongest distance run (marathon, half or 10 miler) yet -- injury-free! You can use this program to compliment your existing run training: whether your training plan is 20 weeks, 18 weeks, 16 weeks, or even 14 weeks long!
Each workout takes ~30-45 minutes, but we also include a "quick version" (12-15 mins) of each routine, so you can fit it in, no matter what life throws your way.
Each of the weekly workouts has a clear, biomechanically-sound rationale for how the moves support your *actual running!* No more wasting time with exercises that don't translate to your primary goal: running strong & injury-free!
Themes include:
✅ Basic Run Strength and Mobility
✅ Single Leg Stability and Rotational Control
✅ Power
✅ Landing Dynamics
✅ High Mileage Recovery and Form Refinement
✅ Race Prep
Level 1: "Complete"
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Distance confidence: You have not run the distance before; covering the distance will be a significant accomplishment
Workout Comfort & Habits: You have not consistently done strength exercise in the last 4 years; your current exercise is primarily walk, run, cycle, swim, or has been minimal before starting this program
Running Pace: Your comfortable pace is > 10:00 / mile
Level 2: "Compete"
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Distance confidence: You are confident you can cover the distance; you have run it in the last 4 years
Workout Comfort & Habits: You regularly do some sort of gym or strength exercise at least 2 times / week; you are comfortable and confident in the gym or a group exercise class
Running Pace: Your comfortable pace is < 10:00 / mile
The program includes 20 weeks of workouts, but we provide training calendar integrations for 18 weeks, 16 weeks, or even 14 weeks!
Our online workout format is optimized for use on your smart phone, tablet, or laptop. You can easily take us to the gym with you! But, to maximize ease of use, all workouts are designed with minimal equipment needs, so you can easily get 'er done in the comfort of your home.
Question about an exercise? Dealing with a specific injury and need guidance? We're here for you! Each workout ends in a feedback form where you can send us a private message and get expert feedback from our physical therapists and trainers.
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Weekly Themes
"Tying it Together"
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Basic Run Strength and Mobility 1
BSM 1: Workout Objectives
BSM 1: Gather Your Equipment
BSM 1: Workout Format
1. Single Leg Squat with Lateral Slide
2. Reverse Curl Sit Up
3. Plank to Down Dog
4. Step Back Lunge using Stick for Alignment
5. V Sit with Med Ball
6. Tubing / Cable Rotation Pull High to Mid
7. Double Leg Jump In Place
8. Bridge, Lift and Lower from Hips
9. Side Plank on Knee and Elbow
Repeat the circuit
Tying it together
Well done!
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⏱Quick Version: Basic Run Strength and Mobility 1
Basic Run Strength and Mobility 2
BSM 2: Workout Objectives
BSM 2: Gather Your Equipment
BSM 2: Workout Format
1. Plank with Hand Taps
2. Marching Bridge
3. Kneeling Ball Roll Outs
4. Single Leg Squat Cone Touch
5. Overhead Tubing / Cable Pull
6. Side Plank with Top Leg Lifted
7. Squat to Overhead Dumbbell Press
8. Windshield Wiper legs
9. Slow Walking with Weight Overhead
Repeat the circuit
Tying it together
Well done!
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Quick Version: Basic Run Strength and Mobility 2
Single Leg Stability and Rotational Control 1
SLS 1: Workout Objectives
SLS 1: Gather Your Equipment
SLS 1: Workout Format
1. Single Leg Squat with Lateral Slide
2. Supine Flutter-Kicks, Alternating Small Fast, Large Slow
3. Down Dog Push Up
4. Single Leg Squat Cone Touch
5. Plank on Forearms, Alternate Arm and Leg Lifts
6. Marching Bridge
7. Double Leg Hop to Single Leg Land
8. Forward Bend on One Leg
9. Plank to Star
Repeat the circuit
Tying it together
Well done!
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⏱Quick Version: Single Leg Stability and Rotational Control 1
Single Leg Stability and Rotational Control 2
SLS 2: Workout Objectives
SLS 2: Gather Your Equipment
SLS 2: Workout Format
1. Forward Bend on One Leg
2. Double Leg Hop to Single Leg Land
3. Plank on Forearms, Alternate Arm and Leg Lifts
4. Single Leg Bridge
5. Supine Flutter Kicks
6. Tubing Rotation Pulldown in Single Leg Stance
7. Side Lunge to High Stand
8. Reverse Curl Sit Up
9. Four Way Hip with Tubing
Repeat the circuit
Tying it together
Well done!
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⏱Quick Version: Single Leg Stability and Rotational Control 2
Landing Dynamics 1: The Foot Pulls Back
Landing Dynamics 1: Workout Objectives
Landing Dynamics 1: Gather Your Equipment
Landing Dynamics 1: Workout Format
1. Double Leg Hop onto Step, soft, quiet landing
2. Lateral Slide Squat - Up&Out, Down&In
3. Knee on Ball Hip Flexion, Two Legs
4. Leg Off Step, Small Circle Hip Extension
5. Walking with Weight Overhead
6. Running Bridge coordinate foot and pelvis
7. Wall Plyo Push Off
8. Long Arm Squat with Band / Tubing
9. Dead Bug, Alternating Soft Flat Foot Touch
Repeat the circuit
"Tying it Together"
Well done!
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⏱Quick Version: Landing Dynamics 1
Landing Softly
Landing Dynamics 2: Workout Objectives
Landing Dynamics 2: Gather Your Equipment
Landing Dynamics 2: Workout Format
1. Step Jump, Squat Landing
2. Lateral Slide Squat - Up&Out, Down&In
3. Plank Lifting From One Knee, Alternating
4. Leg Off Step, Small Circle Hip Extension
5. Walking with Weight Overhead
6. Bridge, Rotating Pelvis Around Central Axis
7. Wall Plyo Push Off
8. Quick Drop Squat with Bar, Slow Return
9. Leg Lift Wide "8's"
Repeat the circuit
"Tying it Together"
Well done!
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⏱Quick Version: Landing Dynamics 2
Recovery and Refinement 1: Quick Feet and Limber Legs
R & R 1: Workout Objectives
R & R 1: Gather Your Equipment
R & R 1: Workout Format
1. Four Way Hip with Tubing on Ankle
2. Mountain Climber Plank Switching Feet
3. Lateral Hops and Circle Hip
4. Plank Quick Hand Lifts / Taps
5. Quick Foot Taps on Step
6. Butt Kicks with Thigh Moving Backward
7. Squat on Inverted Bosu
8. Running Man with Back Leg Spring
9. Med Ball Toss and Catch Sit Up
Repeat the circuit
Tying it together
Well done!
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⏱Quick Version: Recovery and Refinement 1
Recovery and Refinement 2: Motion is Lotion
R & R 2: Workout Objectives
R & R 2: Gather Your Equipment
R & R 2: Workout Format
1. Flutter Kicks
2. Quick Foot Taps on Step
3. Bicycle Leg Runner's Crunch
4. Supine Crossover Stretch, Alternating Sides
5. Quick Lateral Leg Switch over Plyo Box
6. Mountain Climber Slides - quick turnover
7. Forearm Plank with Quick Foot Taps
8. Marching Bridge
9. Butt Kick with Thigh Moving Backward
Repeat the circuit
Tying it together
Well done!
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⏱Quick Version: Recovery and Refinement 2
Recovery and Race Preparation
Recovery & Race Prep: Workout Objectives
Recovery & Race Prep: Gather Your Equipment
Recovery & Race Prep: Workout Format
1. Lateral Walk with Ankle Tubing
2. Supine on Roller Foot Lifts
3. Butt Kick with Thigh Moving Backwards
4. Marching Bridge
5. Forward Bend Dynamic Walk
6. Prone Alternating Opposite Leg and Arm Lifts
7. Dynamic Hamstring Stretch Walk
8. Plank to Star
9. Down Dog Push Up
Repeat the circuit
Tying it together
Well done!
Let us help!
⏱Quick Version: Recovery and Race Preparation