
4 weeks
8 progressive workouts
4 mobility sessions
1 webinar
4 weeks
8 progressive workouts
4 mobility sessions
1 webinar

ENHANCE PERFORMANCE

REDUCE RISK OF INJURY
Course Lessons
David Leith
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
1. I have never done this kind of training before. How do I know if it is for me?
This programme is for runners of all levels and with varying degrees of resistance training experience. The exercises focus primarily on basic movement competence, body awareness and muscle recruitment patterns, using only bodyweight or very light added resistance that is entirely up to you. As you become more familiar with the type of exercises and stronger, the exercises become more challenging and you may add load as needed.
2. How much running is involved as I have just started running?
There is no actual running in the programme. It is entirely a strength and conditioning programme, and so, involves resistance training exercises that you are able to perform in limited space at home. .
3. I don't have gym equipment at home, can I still take part?
The programme requires minimal equipment - essentially one resistance band, a sturdy chair or step that can support your bodyweight and one form of weight e.g. 5L water-bottle or backpack.
4. I don't want to get big and am worried doing gym training will make me big and slow?
The exercises in this programme are running-specific, meaning they are tailored to the needs and demands (e.g. movement patterns, range of motion required, loading patterns etc) of runners. They will not make you big but rather help improve your joint stability, mobility and functional strength specific to running.
5. I have been told I need to work on my core and mobility, should I still join the programme?
Yes. This programme focuses on multiple aspects of physical preparation that are important for and often neglected by runners, including mobility, stability, proprioception and balance, strength, power and core strength. It is important to incorporate each of these aspects into your strength and conditioning programme. Core stability and mobility are in fact best trained not in isolation but together with a more holistic strength and stability programme that has been found to enhance these aspects at least equally if not better than training either in isolation.