5 NON-RUNNING WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING

01. Load up your legs Squats stimulate the glutes, hamstrings and quads, and help address imbalances or one-sided weaknesses. Progress from double to split squats, then single-leg reps. Lunges, likewise.

02. Go for the glutes Make sure the biggest muscles in your body are pulling their weight. Deadlifts are great, as are glute bridges – and again single-leg versions are particularly good for replicating the unilateral nature of running.

03. Play with plyometrics Explosive efforts help build running power. Think box jumps, skips, jumping lunges, squat jumps and single-leg pogos – just stick to low reps, as these are high impact.

04. Back yourself up One of the fundamental facets of good running form is being able to ‘run tall’ with upright posture. Bent-over rows and lat pull-downs are particularly good for building the necessary strength in the upper back.

05. Get on the mat A strong core will help you maintain form at the end of a hard run, when it’s tempting to slump under fatigue. Planks, deadbugs and hollow-body holds are three of our go-to core moves.