What does strong enough mean? Or in the case of this title, strong enough to run? Would deadlifting 200lbs make you strong enough to run? Maybe, maybe not. When it comes to running and being strong, expressing strength is more a matter of resisting forces put on it, than creating them. although you will create force into the ground to push you forward.
Everybody runs or can run, but not everyone that runs does so efficiently with good form. Sometimes it looks a little wonky, like Elaine Benes trying to dance or like a calf trying to walk for the first time. While running is a natural movement (for some), it does require a number of things to work synergistically so as not to get injured. How often are you thinking of stride length, frequency, how your foot is landing, hip shifts, arm movement, etc when you go for a simple run or jog. Or maybe its yogging, it might be a soft ‘J.” Probably never.
Strength has more to do with running than you think, and it doesn’t just stop at the legs. Think of running as a full body exercise, where all your muscles are coordinated to fire to ensure you absorb the forces appropriately. And if there is a weak link in the chain, you can bet that your body will find it, and expose it.
Everyone can run, but not everyone SHOULD…..right away.
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