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Strength Training for Runners & Endurance Athletes in Exeter

Build resilience. Improve performance. Train with purpose.

Running and endurance sports place huge demands on the body. Whether you’re training for your first half marathon, chasing a marathon PB, or balancing swim–bike–run sessions for triathlon, strength training and intelligent load management are key to staying injury‑free and performing at your best.

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At Train For Change Personal Training, I specialise in helping runners and endurance athletes in Exeter:

  • Reduce injury risk

  • Improve running and cycling performance

  • Train at the right intensity and volume for long‑term progress

Strength training For Runners in Exeter

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.

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Alongside coaching clients, I actively participate in:

  • Road running and marathon training

  • Sprint triathlons

  • Structured endurance programmes combining strength, conditioning and aerobic work​

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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.

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I understand the challenges of:

  • Increasing mileage without breaking down

  • Managing fatigue across multiple disciplines

  • 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.

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Your programme will focus on:

  • Lower‑body strength for running economy

  • Hip and pelvic stability

  • Single‑leg strength and control

  • Tendon and connective tissue resilience

  • Core strength that transfers to running and cycling

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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 run or bike sessions.

Your training is carefully planned to:

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  • Complement your running and endurance schedule

  • Maintain or improve maximal strength with minimal fatigue

  • Enhance power and efficiency

  • Support better posture and movement under fatigue

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This is especially important during marathon builds, triathlon blocks, 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.

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You’ll receive clear guidance on:

  • How hard your easy sessions should actually be

  • Structuring hard vs easy training days

  • Managing weekly volume safely

  • Recognising early warning signs of overload

  • Adjusting training around stress, sleep, and life demands

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The goal is consistent progress over months and years, not short bursts followed by injury or burnout.

Who this is for

This service is ideal for:

  • Runners training for 5km to marathon distances

  • Triathletes (sprint and Olympic distance)

  • Endurance athletes returning from injury

  • Athletes who feel strong aerobically but keep breaking down

  • Anyone who wants to train smarter, not just harder​

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All sessions are delivered in‑person at my Exeter personal training studio, with programmes tailored to your sport, experience, and goals.

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