8 week Runners Functional Strength Program designed to complement your Half-Marathon and Marathon Running Programs. Section I consists of a simple, easy to read week-by-week basis for the duration of the program, and Section II provides concise information on how exercises should be performed, including Start & Stop photos and a description of the desired movement.
Functional Strength Plans
As part of the purplepatch methodology, our Pro athletes have discovered that a program that incorporates regular functional strength training versus higher mileage will result in fewer injuries, greater strength and stability and better performance. That’s why you’ll want the one of the Functional Strength programs designed to complement your core sport, be it running, cycling, swimming or triathlon.
8 week Triathlete Functional Strength Program is a perfect complement to your off-season training, and can serve as a fantastic introduction or evolution of your functional strength plan. Section I of this plan has been developed specifically for triathletes who desire improved endurance training by charting daily exercises, Section II provides concise information on how exercises should be performed.