Strength and yoga training books for runners

Runners keep up motivation in many ways. One way to stay on track is by keeping up with the smaller things. Maybe your calves need a little extra help or maybe you’ve ignored tightness for too long. These guides offer tips for overall smoother running.

Quick Strength for Runners by Jeff Horowitz

Runners who feel lost when it comes to determining what kind of strength moves to do should definitely take a look at this book.

Jeff Horowitz has designed workouts keeping the runner’s needs in mind. Instead of piecing together a routine and getting confused in the process, runners can find nice and easy-to-follow strength workouts in the pages of this guide. Copying the moves described will be easy thanks to the pictures provided. Confused about equipment or not sure what you need? That’s all explained too. Once runners establish a routine and favourite exercises, they will wonder why they thought strength work was so hard. And your running will reflect all the hard work!

The Runner’s Guide to Yoga by Sage Rountree

Correct imbalance, strengthen weak spots, sharpen mental focus for running and learn cool-down and warm-up strategies. This book is far more than a basic guide of yoga poses.

With the section that focuses on fixing trouble spots like calves, hamstrings and hips, you know it was designed with the runner in mind. Sage Rountree explains 100 different yoga poses and has designed routines easy for runners to follow along at home.

The meditation exercises included are something many runners never think to do. They add a nice touch!