About this Event
The Running Room Strength Workshop for Runners
Saturday 05 December 2026 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm
The Running Room London, London Feilds
Getting race-ready takes more than running kilometres. It’s about building the strength and resilience to handle training, recover well and perform on race day.
Whether you're preparing for the London Marathon or your next race, this workshop will show you how targeted strength training can improve performance and reduce injury risk.
Join us at The Running Room for an interactive workshop combining expert education, objective strength testing and practical gym-based training.
What makes this workshop different?
This isn't just another talk about which exercises runners should be doing. You'll have the opportunity to explore your own strength, understand what your body needs and learn how to put that knowledge into practice.
Using state-of-the-art VALD testing technology, we'll assess key areas of lower-limb strength and capacity, giving you objective insight into your current strength and any differences between sides.
You'll also learn how to interpret your results, what they mean for your running and where to focus your strength training.
What we'll cover
- Understanding runner strength: What muscles and physical qualities matter most for distance running and marathon performance.
- Strength and injury prevention: How developing tissue capacity can help you tolerate increasing training loads and stay consistent.
- Strength assessment and programming: How to structure effective gym sessions around your running without compromising key workouts.
- Marathon preparation: How to adapt your strength training throughout your training block, including during peak mileage and taper.
What you'll get from the session
- Expert-led presentation: An engaging, evidence-based talk covering the key principles of strength training for runners.
- VALD strength testing: Experience objective testing technology and assess your calf strength and lower-limb capacity.
- Your personal strength scorecard: Record your baseline results, understand your strengths and identify areas to work on.
- Practical gym workshop: Get hands-on with key strength exercises, plyometrics and running-specific movements, with guidance on technique and progression.
- Take-home resources: A practical two-day strength programme and guidance on incorporating strength training into your running week.
Who is this for?
- Runners preparing for the London Marathon or another upcoming race.
- Runners looking to introduce structured strength training into their routine.
- Those wanting to improve running performance, build resilience and reduce injury risk.
- Anyone curious about their current strength and how it relates to their running.
You don't need to be an experienced gym-goer. Whether you're completely new to strength training or already have an established gym routine, you'll leave with practical knowledge you can apply to your own training.
Build strength. Understand your body. Run stronger.
Come along, meet other runners, learn from our physio team and take the next step towards becoming a stronger, more resilient runner.
LOCATION: The Running Room East London (London Fields)
DURATION: Approximately 1.5–2 hours. Please arrive at 1:00 pm for a 1:30 pm start.
COST: £15
SPACES: Limited to 20 participants to ensure everyone gets the opportunity to take part in testing and practical coaching.
WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable gym clothing and gym trainers. Come ready to move!
Event venue & nearby stays
The Running Room East London, 16 Andrews Road, London, United Kingdom
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