Strength training should no longer be considered a type of cross-training for runners - instead it should be treated as an integral part of every running program. Elite athletes now regularly incorporate strength routines into their training and set an example for runners of all levels.
Strength training can run the gamut from bodyweight physical therapy-type exercises to heavy weight training. While incorporating just about any type of strength exercises is better than doing none, there is an ideal way to schedule your training. Just as you periodize your workouts to prepare for a race, you can (and should!) do the same with strength training.
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