Run Strong
Run faster. Stay resilient. Keep doing what you love.
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Tell us about your running and availability. I'll call you to see if the group is a good fit.
Running More Isn't Always the Answer.
You put in the miles—but running alone doesn't develop every quality you need to perform at your best. The problem? Most runners either skip strength training or aren't sure what they should actually be doing.
Build Strength
Develop stronger legs, hips, calves and trunk to support the demands of running.
Improve Performance
Develop the strength, power and control that contribute to running performance.
Stay Durable
Build your body's capacity to handle the demands of consistent training and high mileage.
What We Train
Developing the exact physical qualities that support running performance and the ability to tolerate training.
Strength
Power
Balance
Coordination
Trunk Strength
Mobility
What A Session Looks Like
55 minutes. Small group. Individual coaching.
Each session combines progressive strength training, power and plyometric work, targeted runner-specific exercises, and mobility—scaled to your current ability and training level.
Warm-Up
Strength / Power
Balance / Coordination
Mobility
Built for Runners Like You.
- Run recreationally or competitively, training for 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, or marathons.
- Want to get stronger without sacrificing running performance.
- Notice recurring aches as mileage increases.
- Don't know what strength exercises runners actually need.
- Want structured programming rather than random workouts.
- Want expert coaching in a small-group environment.
Not Random Workouts. Progressive Training.
Your training progresses as you do.
Our goal is measurable progression, not simply getting you tired during every session.
Establish Your Baseline
Measure key strength, power and movement qualities relevant to running.
Train
Follow structured strength & conditioning programming designed around the physical demands of running.
Progress & Re-Test
Progress load and complexity over time and periodically re-test key measures to measure improvement.
Coaching That Understands Both Performance And Injury
Carmel Ofir, PT, MS, CSCS
Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Master's in Movement Science
Run Strong combines our expertise in strength & conditioning, sports rehabilitation and human movement—so you're not just following another generic gym program.
Run Strong
Strength & Conditioning for Runners
- Location: Carmel Valley, San Diego
- Group Size: Small group / limited spots
- Schedule: Based on founding member availability
Location
Carmel Physical Therapy
12770 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130 (Carmel Valley)