Short episode summary Don’t be afraid of strength training. Tune in to this episode to learn how our method of strength training can actually make you a better runner.   Timestamps of big takeaways Strength Training is a Pillar in RunRx Programs [00:25] Our focus on strength training in the RunRx Programs is one of the things that makes our running training stand out. [00:38] Coach Valerie shares about her time as a strength trainer and how she was trying to get women to add weights to their fitness regimen. [01:14] Some runners are afraid of strength training because they fear bulking up will make them slower.   Strength Training Can Make You a Better Runner [01:39] Increasing your bone density, and being stronger overall, definitely helps runners. We're not trying to teach you to be bodybuilders, so we focus on functional strength training. [02:15] We focus on strength training that uses your own body weight. [02:51] We teach things like “activating your glutes” and “unweighing your body.” [04:07] The more you can understand what your muscles do and how to work them correctly, they'll also work correctly in your run.    It’s Not All About Your Legs [05:29] Strength training your legs isn't necessarily going to make you run faster, but strength training your core and lifting your legs from your core can make a world of difference. [06:27] Runners need hip strength more than anything else. [07:06] You need to strengthen your whole midline including your glutes and your core. [07:33] Coach Valerie calls herself a learned athlete. She was not a natural runner, but she trained herself to be one. And, strength exercises had a significant impact on making her a better runner.   Rate, Review & Subscribe Reminder Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our show. You can also rate and review our show on iTunes! We’re on Spotify as well, or you can listen to our show directly on Libsyn here.    Links to check out -- https://www.runrx.fit/ -- FREE 30-day reboot on YouTube by RunRX https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPcF8ZrDdILC8bYyn2zR-4xvqKRzp2re -- Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/runrxfit/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runrx/  -- Have questions? Email us at support@runrx.fit