Combine strength training with your running workouts

Running isn’t everything when training for a race. While the miles build endurance and prepare you mentally to cross the finish line, what’s often overlooked —and can make all the difference— is strength training.

Strengthening your muscles not only boosts your performance, it also helps prevent injuries, maintain proper posture, fight fatigue, and run more efficiently. So get ready, Bimbo Global Runner, because we’re about to share the formula to help you level up your race.

When you train strength, you're preparing your body to better absorb the impact of each stride, stabilize your joints, and maintain good form. It’s not about lifting heavy weights or spending hours at the gym. Simple exercises like squats, lunges, planks, or resistance band work can easily be added to your routine 2 or 3 times a week. The key is consistency.

Strength training also helps correct muscle imbalances. Many times, running discomfort doesn’t come from running itself, but from weaknesses in the core, glutes, or lower back. Strengthening those areas gives you a solid base to run more smoothly and confidently. If you pair it with mobility exercises and proper recovery, you'll see improvements without adding more miles.

So now you know: running well isn't just about running more. It’s about training smarter. Combining strength training with your running can be the step that gets you across the finish line with more energy and less effort.

Keep training, Bimbo Global Runner!