The 16 week program is designed for marathoners who have experience with strength training and are comfortable doing more advanced lifts. Ideal for someone who runs and lifts on a regular basis, but wants more structure during their marathon build to prevent injury and optimize performance.
The program includes 2 strength workouts/week (45 minutes in length), 1 stability/prehab routine (25 minutes), 2 mobility programs a week to optimize recovery.
While this program is designed for runners currently marathon training, it can be used in the off season utilizing heavier weights. Please follow week to week notes with recommendations on how to self select weights.
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
Sidelying Hip Abduction
2 x 15
A3
Open Books
1 x 15
A4
Band Rips
2 x 15
B1
Kettlebell Deadlift
3 x 12 @ 35 lb
B2
Pallof Press
3 x 12
B3
Ball Bridge
3 x 12
C1
Side Plank
3 x 0:30
C2
Hip Thruster
3 x 15
C3
Wall Sit Calf Raise
3 x 15
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
A1
Monster Walk
2 x 15
A2
Squat Jacks
2 x 10
A3
Lumbar Twist
1 x 20
A4
Banded Shoulder Circles
1 x 15
B1
Goblet Squat
3 x 12 @ 20 lb
B2
Deadbug
3 x 30
B3
Suitcase Carry
3 x 25 @ 25 lb
C1
Reverse Lunge
3 x 10 @ 15 lb
C2
Push-Up
3 x 10
C3
Single Arm Bent Over Row
3 x 10 @ 15 lb
C4
Pogo Jumps
3 x 0:30
A
Standing Fire Hydrants
2 x 10
B
Mobo Board Rocks
2 x 20
C
Single leg RDL with reach
2 x 10
D
Rotator Cuff Pumps
2 x 15
E
Side plank star pose
3 x 0:30
F
Bird Dog
3 x 20
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Coach, Owner of Run Resiliently.
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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