The introduction of strength training to complement the work you do on the track or on the road can reduce the risks of picking up many of the injuries runners see as part and parcel of their sport.
It can also help you to become you a more efficient runner, improve your recovery from sessions and help you train harder and longer during your high training-load weeks.
By selecting exercises that target the areas most important for running, you can ensure maximum crossover to your technical training.
Below are 5 exercises that you can put together in a session to target each of those areas,