Strength Training for Runners
Strength training for runners is often regarded as optional. But it shouldn’t be. The evidence is overwhelming that
Sandro Sket, CSCS
September 28, 2023
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Use science-based training plans with coach support
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Sandro Sket
, CSCS
NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
I’ve been an endurance athlete since the age of 14. It all started with mountain biking and triathlon, but eventually, I found running the most rewarding sport. On the amateur level, I have competed (and won awards) in distances ranging from the 400m sprint all the way to the marathon on as little as 4 – 5 running days per week. As an NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with 10 years of coaching experience, I help competitive distance runners like yourself to set new personal records. Contact me via email if you have any questions or if you are unsure which plan or coaching option is a good fit for you. Read more…
Sandro Sket, CSCS
NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
I’ve been an endurance athlete since the age of 14. It all started with mountain biking and triathlon, but eventually, I found running the most rewarding sport. On the amateur level, I have competed (and won awards) in distances ranging from the 400m sprint all the way to the marathon on as little as 4 – 5 running days per week. As an NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with 10 years of coaching experience, I help competitive distance runners like yourself to set new personal records. Contact me via email if you have any questions or if you are unsure which plan or coaching option is a good fit for you. Read more…
What Athletes Are Saying
Sandro’s expertise and attention to detail has helped me improve more than I had thought possible. Through his online coaching, I was able to break my 20 year 5K PR by 21 sec to 15:48. And with his training plan, I was able to break my HM PR by almost 4 min to 1:14:29.
Shai Birmaher
United States
After I started to follow Sandro’s training plan my running improved more in 8 weeks than it did in the last 2 years when I wasn’t getting any guidance. Instead of doing the same distances and lots of mileage, my training has finally become fun again.
Carina Leps
Estonia
Following the competitive marathon plan helped me reach a new PR with a first place overall finish in 2:39:37 on a hilly course. Sandro’s scientific approach ensures that every run and workout has a purpose, arriving at the starting line fit, healthy, and fresh.
James Mount
United States
What Athletes Are Saying
Sandro’s expertise and attention to detail has helped me improve more than I had thought possible. Through his online coaching, I was able to break my 20 year 5K PR by 21 sec to 15:48. And with his training plan, I was able to break my HM PR by almost 4 min to 1:14:29.
Shai Birmaher
United States
Following the competitive marathon plan helped me reach a new PR with a first place overall finish in 2:39:37 on a hilly course. Sandro’s scientific approach ensures that every run and workout has a purpose, arriving at the starting line fit, healthy, and fresh.
James Mount
United States
After I started to follow Sandro’s training plan my running improved more in 8 weeks than it did in the last 2 years when I wasn’t getting any guidance. Instead of doing the same distances and lots of mileage, my training has finally become fun again.
Carina Leps
Estonia
Sandro’s in-depth knowledge and understanding of sports coaching enabled me to successfully reflect on my training. He is an approachable individual who truly cares in progressing a runner, at any level, to break his or her barriers to success.
Angelo Karigiannis
Greece
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