Strength and Mobility for Runners: Build Power, Stay Injury-Free

Why Runners Need Strength and Mobility

Running isn’t just about running.

If you’re always battling niggles, tight hips, or fatigue—it’s probably not your shoes or mileage. It’s a lack of strength and mobility holding you back.

At Natural Born Running, we believe running well starts with moving well.

What Strength Does for Runners

• Builds resilience to handle more mileage

• Improves power and stride efficiency

• Reduces overuse injuries by balancing muscle load

Stronger glutes, core, and feet mean better posture, smoother strides, and faster recovery.

Why Mobility Matters

Without mobility:

• Hips get stuck

• Ankles stay stiff

• Stride becomes short and inefficient

Mobility work unlocks your joints so you can move freely and load tissues properly.

How NBR Builds Strong, Mobile Runners

✅ 1. Assess Movement First

We check how you squat, hinge, balance, and run. Weaknesses and restrictions show up fast.

✅ 2. Strengthen What Matters

• Glutes and hamstrings for propulsion

• Core for stability

• Feet for shock absorption and power transfer

✅ 3. Mobilise Key Areas

• Hips: open up for a longer, more fluid stride

• Ankles: improve dorsiflexion for better foot placement

• Thoracic spine: restore rotation for efficient arm swing

✅ 4. Program It Smart

We integrate strength and mobility into your weekly schedule so it complements—not competes—with your running.

Real Client Stories

Michelle: Back-to-Back Training Days Pain-Free

“Mick is absolutely the best in the business. I train six days a week with extra runs and he keeps me running strong and pain-free.”

Shannon: Avoided Surgery, Finished a Season

“After seeing multiple therapists and being told to stop running, Mick’s approach let me train and even prepare for finals pain-free.”

Laurie: Long-Term Results

“Mick’s dry needling and strength work have kept me on the training track many times. He’s built a system that lasts.”

Why This Isn’t Just Cross-Training

This isn’t about random gym sessions. It’s about:

• Restoring natural movement

• Bulletproofing key areas for running

• Building long-term performance

You’re not just running. You’re running better.

Final Word

Strength and mobility aren’t optional—they’re your edge.

At Natural Born Running, we give you the tools to run stronger, recover faster, and avoid injury for the long haul.

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