Strength Training for Runners in Exeter
Build resilience. Improve performance. Train with purpose.
Whether you're a regular parkrunner or training for a marathon, strength training can help you run stronger, stay injury-free, and perform at your best.
At Train For Change Personal Training in Exeter, I work with runners of all levels, from those happy to cross the finish line to those chasing PBs, helping them build strength that supports their running without taking away from it.
How to Work With We
1–1 Strength Coaching for Runners in Exeter
Personalised, one-to-one coaching designed around your running goals, injury history, and training schedule.
We focus on building strength that transfers directly to your running—helping you run faster, stay consistent, and reduce injury risk.
Ideal for:
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Any level of runner
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Injury-prone runners
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Marathon or race preparation
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Improving running economy
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Runners wanting a fully tailored plan
Get in touch to book your free consultation.
6-Week Small Group Strength Course for Runners
As a small group we focus on setting the foundation for your strength training—helping you run faster, stay consistent, and reduce injury risk.
This structured programme uses progressive overload across 6 weeks to help you build real strength and resilience.
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Maximum of 4 runners per group
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Progressive weekly programming
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Focus on strength, control, and injury prevention
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Supportive small group environment
Only 4 spaces available per course
Get in touch to register interest and receive upcoming course dates
A performance‑led approach for runners and endurance athletes
Over the past 5 years, working with runners and endurance athletes has become a real passion of mine.
Alongside coaching clients, I actively participate in:
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Parkruns to marathons
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Triathlons
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Periodised structured endurance programmes combining strength, conditioning and aerobic work
This means your training is guided not just by theory, but by real‑world experience of what actually works when balancing performance, recovery, work, and family life.
I understand the challenges of:
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Increasing mileage without breaking down
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Managing fatigue across multiple disciplines
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Knowing when to push — and when to pull back
Injury prevention through intelligent strength training
Many running injuries aren’t caused by one bad session — they’re the result of gradual overload without adequate strength, control, or recovery.
Your programme will focus on:
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Lower‑body strength for running economy
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Hip and pelvic stability
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Single‑leg strength and control
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Tendon and connective tissue resilience
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Core strength that transfers to running and cycling
All strength work is designed to support your endurance training, not compete with it.
Improve performance without unnecessary fatigue
Strength training for endurance athletes shouldn’t leave you exhausted for your key sessions.
Your training is carefully planned to:
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Complement your running and endurance schedule
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Maintain or improve maximal strength with minimal fatigue
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Enhance power and efficiency
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Support better posture and movement under fatigue
This is especially important during marathon builds and race preparation phases.
Guidance on training intensity & volume
One of the most common mistakes endurance athletes make is doing too much at the wrong intensity.
You’ll receive clear guidance on:
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How hard your easy sessions should actually be
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Structuring hard vs easy training days
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Managing weekly volume safely
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Recognising early warning signs of overload
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Adjusting training around stress, sleep, and life demands
The goal is consistent progress over months and years, not short bursts followed by injury or burnout.