This is a female focused strength, core and mobility plan. The plan is 4 weeks but can be extended and repeated as long as desired by gradually increasing weight. It can be used alone or in tandem with a running training plan.
If using with a running training plan, strength day 1 is meant to be done after completion of the first session of the week. Strength day 2 is meant to be done following the completion of the second session of the week. Mobility is meant to be done immediately following the long run but can be used as many days as needed.
Hammer & Axe Training was born out of a vision shared by a handful of elite distance runners. We found in our training that we ran our best when we committed to training our speed and strength equally. A focus on strength made us durable, strong, and prepared for the adversity that racing brings. A focus on speed made us confident, efficient, and ready to move when the right moment arrived. We wanted to bring this feeling of speed and strength to as many runners as possible.