Runner's Edge: How Strength Training Prevents Injuries and Boosts Performance

London, UK - Fitness enthusiast and Women's Best athlete, Ellie, recently shared her essential leg day routine, emphasizing the critical role of strength training in preventing running-related injuries. In a video uploaded on June 17, 2025, Ellie showcased a comprehensive workout designed to support runners, featuring exercises such as single leg RDLs, Kas hip thrusts, and various leg machine exercises. "I've been running a year and a half now, and the reason I haven't been injured is because I've prioritized my strength training every week," Ellie stated in her video description. She currently balances her routine with two running sessions and three strength training sessions per week. Her routine includes targeted exercises like single leg RDLs (3 sets of 12 reps per leg), Kas hip thrusts (3 sets of 15 reps, followed by 2 sets of 12 reps), front foot elevated reverse lunges (5 sets of 20 reps), good mornings (3 sets of 12 reps), single leg curls (3 sets of 15 reps per leg), and leg extensions (3 sets of 12 reps). This structured approach aims to build resilience and power in the lower body, crucial for sustained running performance and injury prevention.