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Like many endurance athletes, I usually fall into the trap of "not having time" for anything but running. My weekly routine has easy runs, tempo runs, long runs, and maybe some yoga if I'm feeling fancy. And when minor injuries started creeping in—IT band tightness here, some knee discomfort there—I just take a few days off and get back to pounding the pavement.
Fast forward a few months, and I'm writing this after completing a deadlift set that would have terrified past-me. Here's how Fitbod transformed my relationship with strength training and, unsurprisingly, made me a better distance runner.
How Fitbod works with a running-focused schedule
Fitbod's interface impressed me from day one. After inputting my goals (I selected "gain muscle"), available equipment, and time constraints, it generated 30-45 minute workouts that felt manageable alongside my running schedule.
Fitbod's customization options. Credit: Meredith DietzAfter a few weeks of testing, I can report that Fitbod really doesn't just throw random exercises at you. And if you say you're a runner, then tts selections make sense for runners—lots of single-leg work, core stability, and posterior chain strengthening. That posterior chain strengthening that Fitbod prioritized (deadlifts, hip thrusts, rows) is so, so important to complement all the forward-focused motion of running. The app's algorithm seemed to understand that I needed functional strength, not just bigger muscles.
Going into this, most important for me were two factors: Schedule flexibility and education. For the latter, the built-in video demonstrations and form cues are solid as can be. They helped me feel confident with movements I'd always avoided. (Shamefully, this includes deadlifts. I'm terrified of injuring myself during marathon season!)
Plus, Fitbod is a highly visual app, and that can give it a serious edge over pen-and-paper tracking. Like with Strava or Nike Run Club, the app's visual progress tracking turned strength training into a game I actually wanted to win. Hey, I'm a simple man.
The bottom line
Still: The proof needs to be in the pudding. That's the saying, right? I'll report back with my upcoming marathon time to see if Fitbod's strength program ends up having a tangible impact on my time.
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