Strength Training for Runners Classes in Lowell, MA
Strength Training for Runners
Improve power, stability, and running performance with specialized strength coaching built specifically for runners.
WHAT SETS OUR RUNNING SPECIFIC STRENGTH TRAINING & PROGRAMMING APART?
Anna Willard Grenier, a world-renowned Olympic athlete bringing her expertise to coaching runners. Learn how to lift weights safely, how to become a more powerful and explosive athlete regardless of your age and running goals.
Currently Offering:
- Group Strength-Training For Runners: Once-weekly or twice-weekly meetings to work on explosiveness, power, flexibility, range of motion, single-leg stability, running mechanics, and more!
- Group Running-Training Sessions: Meet with a small group of runners to execute track and road running workouts. When possible, overlapping training sessions so intervals are run with others.
- One-on-One Training Sessions: Hour-long sessions to analyze your running form with a focus on correcting biomechanics to maximize efficiency and minimize injury.
- Running Training Programs: Take your training to the next level with a completely personalized program made with your goals and schedule in mind. Specializing in race preparation for:
- Marathon
- Half-Marathon
- 5k & 10k Road Races
Running-Specific Strength
Every session is built around the physical demands of running, helping improve stride mechanics, efficiency, and durability.
Flexible Training Options
Choose from group strength sessions, run training groups, private coaching, or fully customized programs.
Performance and Injury Prevention
Training focuses on mobility, balance, power, and biomechanics to help runners perform better while minimizing injury risk.
Race Goal Support
Programs can be tailored for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon training.
ABout Anna Willard Grenier
Coaching Experience
- Successfully coached multiple athletes to PR’s in the 800m, Mile, 3k, 5k, 10k, Half-Marathon, and Marathon.
- Co-Creator of Free Speed Seminar—a running and rowing half-day seminar
- Running coach for the 2016 Crossfit Games Training Grounds—Worked with CrossFit Regionals winners to prep for the 2016 CrossFit Games
- Coached by some of the top Track & Field coaches in the world (Terrence Mahon, Dan Pfaff, and Rana Reider)
- ACU-Mobility Ambassador
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- Former Assistant Head Coach at Boston College Men’s Track & Field
Competitive Achievements
- Five-time US National Champion: 2008 (Steeplechase), 2009 (Indoor 1500m), 2010 (Indoor 800m, Outdoor 1500m, Road Mile)
- World Ranked by T&FN: #2 (800m, 2009), #6 (1500m, 2009), #8 (800m, 2010)
- 2009 World Athletics Final Champion (800m)
- 2009 World Champs finalist (1500m, 6th place)
- 2008 Olympic finalist (3k Steeplechase, 10th place)
- 2008 Olympic Trials Champion – 3k Steeplechase (9:27.59 – former American record)
- 2007 NCAA 3k Steeplechase Champion- University of Michigan (9:38.08 – former NCAA record)
Get Started Today
Have questions about memberships, classes, or getting started? Contact CrossFit Merrimack and our team will help you take the first step toward your fitness goals.
