Lifting for a Distance runner

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Mr. 1600 Newbie
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Posted: 04/03/09 - 22:59 Post subject: Lifting for a Distance runner

I'm a middle distance guy (800m and 1600m) and can be thrown into a 400m as well if needed. So I was wondering what muscle groups to hit? I had been told a distance runner needs a strong, powerful back, and abs and lower back are obviously important. What else?

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