Designed for beginner marathoners new to strength training. Ideal for someone who is less experienced with lifting and/or does not do it on a consistent basis (meaning 2 times a week throughout the year). The program requires minimal equipment and designed for you to do at HOME!
16 week program Includes: 2 strength workouts/week (30-40 minutes in length) 2 mobility programs a week to optimize recovery
A
Hamstring Release with Ball
1 x 2:00
B
Lacrosse ball to Calf
1 x 2:00
C
Lacrosse ball to Glutes
1 x 2:00
D
Thoracic Spine Extension Foam Roller
1 x 20
E
Lumbar Twist
1 x 15
A1
Clamshells
2 x 15
A2
Monster Walk
2 x 15
A3
Open Books
1 x 10
B1
Goblet Squat
2 x 15 @ 15 lb
B2
Pallof Press
2 x 12
B3
Single Leg Step Down
2 x 10
C1
Push-Ups
2 x 10
C2
Single Arm Bent Over Row
2 x 10 @ 15 lb
C3
Reverse Lunge
2 x 10 @ 15 lb
A1
Sidelying Hip Abduction
2 x 10
A2
Band Pull Apart
2 x 15
A3
Banded Squats
2 x 15
B1
Lunge matrix
2 x 5 @ 15 lb
B2
Side Plank
2 x 0:30
B3
Single leg calf raise Dumbbell
2 x 15
C1
Deadbug
2 x 20
C2
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
2 x 10 @ 10 lb
C3
Supermans
2 x 15 @ 2
A
Foam Roll Quads
1 x 2:00
B
TFL Release with ball
1 x 2:00
C
Foam Roll Adductors
1 x 2:00
D
Lacrosse ball to foot
1 x 2:00
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Strength & conditioning specialist, run coach.
I am a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapist, certified strength and conditioning coach, and USATF certified running coach. My strength & conditioning principles are mobility, stability, and strength. My programs prioritize injury prevention and performanc
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