Ben Suek Training & Performance, LLC

Marathon, Track & Field, Cross Country, Triathlon
Coach
Ben Suek

This is a basic 2-day strength training plan for runners.  The goal is to develop strength, some muscle mass, and tissue tolerance to be able to handle the wear & tear of your weekly running mileage.

Day 1 is a strength + power focused workout and Day 2 is a strength + volume focused workout. Both days have general warmup included.

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2 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Longevity
Gain strength and muscular endurance to prepare your muscles to handle to pounding miles of road and trail running
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Reduce injury risk
Load your tendons & ligaments with heavy weights and fast movements to reduce your risk of running related overuse injuries
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Speed ⚡⚡⚡
Boost you ability to move fast!
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Programming 2 days per week
2 days of simple (not easy) strength training to balance with your weekly running mileage. Includes a full body warmup that can be done every day.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
All your workouts delivered via the TrainHeroic app. Get exercise instructions and video demos on an easy to access app on your phone.
Equipment
Recommended
*Required:  Kettlebells or dumbbells // TRX handles or a Barbell & rack (for inverted rows) // long exercise bands*Some substitutions are included in the plan*Recommended: Cable machine // medballs // chin-up bar // minibands
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 5-week program
Sunday
2. Strength

A1

MB Sledge Slam

3 x 3

A2

Band Assisted Pogo Hops

3 x 20

A3

Lateral Kneeling Plank + SLR

3 x 15

B1

Goblet Squat

5 x 5

B2

Box Jump

5 x 2

B3

Rest

4 x 1:00

C1

1-Arm Landmine Press

4 x 5

C2

BO Medball Chest Pass

4 x 5

C3

Rest

3 x 1:00

D1

SL RDL to Side Lunge

3 x 6

D2

DB Farmer's Carry

3 x 20

Sunday
1. Warmup

A1

Supine Iron Cross

1 x 5

A2

Lateral Kneeling Plank + SLR

1 x 20

A3

Hamstring Walkout

1 x 5

A4

Reverse (Quad) Nordic

1 x 5

A5

T-Spine Reach

1 x 5

A6

SL RDL + Forward Lunge

1 x 5

A7

Pogo Hops

1 x 15

Wednesday
1. Warmup

A1

Supine Iron Cross

1 x 5

A2

Lateral Kneeling Plank + SLR

1 x 20

A3

Hamstring Walkout

1 x 5

A4

Reverse (Quad) Nordic

1 x 5

A5

T-Spine Reach

1 x 5

A6

SL RDL + Forward Lunge

1 x 5

A7

Pogo Hops

1 x 15

Wednesday
2. Strength

A1

ISO Leaning Tib. Raise

2 x 30

A2

Incline Pigeon Stretch + Twist

2 x 6

B1

DB Split Squat

3 x 4

B2

TRX Inverted Row

3 x 10

C1

Push-Up

3 x 3

C2

Wide Stance Cable Rotation

3 x 6

D1

DB Curl to Press

2 x 15

D2

2 Leg Calf Raise

2 x 20

Running Strong