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I tried a plyometrics workout for runners, and it’s the most enjoyable strength training I’ve done in years

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(Image credit: Shutterstock) There are a lot of different methods you can use to get better at running — the simplest of which is to run more (within reason) — and as a marathoner, I’m always looking at ways to improve. Strength training for runners is a key aspect of this, because it can boost performance and injury resilience, so it’s something I’ve been trying to make a consistent part of my own routine. I’ve become quite good at doing regular, if short, workouts with weights, but one area I’ve yet to really explore is plyometric training, which can be hugely beneficial for runners. How to do plyometric training for runners (Image credit: Shutterstock) You don’t need any weights or other equipment to get started with plyometrics, and I dipped my toe into the waters with a 10-minute session in my garden after an indoor bike ride, so I was already warmed up.…

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