Everything BUT the Running: A 12-Week Strength, Stability & Power Program for Runners

  • Because better running requires more than just running.

  • Train to be a better athlete—and you’ll become a better runner.

  • To do that, you need a clear, structured plan for everything that supports your running—without overcomplicating it.

    • No guesswork.

    • No wasted time.

    • No fluff.

    • Just what actually moves the needle.

  • You can complete the program in about 2 hours per week.

  • Watch the 5-minute walkthrough

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I was 14 years old when I first started resistance training. Back then, it had nothing to do with running. I just wanted to feel stronger, look better, and build some confidence as a smaller, not particularly athletic kid.

My mom took me to a small gym down the street called Body by Michael. The owner, a former bodybuilder with biceps like grapefruits, gave us a tour, showed me how to use the equipment safely, and off I went.

Fast forward 21 years, and strength training means something completely different to me.

Professionally, it’s one of the main ways I help runners stay healthy and perform at a higher level. Personally, it’s what helps me keep running consistently by building durability and supporting better movement.

This program is the result of years of learning, coaching, experimenting, and refining what strength training should actually look like for runners.

Strength Training for Runners Gets Confusing Fast

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What exercises actually matter?
How much weight should you use?
Where does it fit into your week?
How much mobility is enough?
Is this helping your running—or taking away from it?

We live in a world that constantly pushes you to do more.

More exercises. More lifting. More time in the gym.

But for runners, more isn’t always better.

The goal is to do the right amount and the things that actually support your running.

Everything BUT the Running gives you exactly that.

What You Get

  • 2 primary strength sessions per week

  • 1 movement skill session per week

  • Daily mobility and posture routines (quick “movement snacks”)

  • Video demos for each exercise

  • Clear progression and guidance

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What Actually Matters in a Running Training Plan

• Sessions that are doable and repeatable
• The right balance of easy and hard running (~80/20)
• Built-in flexibility to adjust based on how you feel
• Gradual progression with planned down weeks
• Strength and drills that support better running
• A structure that fits real life—not just ideal conditions
• An emphasis on fueling and recovery

– Coach Steve