#132 | Strength Training for Runners
Mon Feb 02 2026
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 highlightsHips, glutes and ankles - focusSally's top 5 strength exercises Strengthening for downhill running Treating your body as an engineThe importance of bodyweight exercisesHow often should a runner strength train?Should runners lift heavy weights?Running “far” & lifting “heavy” are objective terms
Get Sally's Strength App: HERE
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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 highlightsHips, glutes and ankles - focusSally's top 5 strength exercises Strengthening for downhill running Treating your body as an engineThe importance of bodyweight exercisesHow often should a runner strength train?Should runners lift heavy weights?Running “far” & lifting “heavy” are objective terms Get Sally's Strength App: HERE All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here. Choose Strong Book Choose Strong Podcast YouTube Sally McRae YouTube Choose Strong Merch Choose Strong Strava Group Episode Sponsors: iRESTORE: Unlock your best skin with @iRestorelaser and unlock exclusive savings on the iRestore Illumina Face Mask, use code STRONG at https://www.irestore.com/STRONG #irestorepod LAGOON SLEEP: Visit https://lagoonsleep.com/choosestrong for 15% off. Code: CHOOSESTRONG WILDALASKAN: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/SALLY