--- product_id: 4153655 title: "Quick Strength for Runners: 8 Weeks to a Better Runner's Body" brand: "jeff horowitz" price: "£22.37" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4153655-quick-strength-for-runners-8-weeks-to-a-better-runners store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Quick Strength for Runners: 8 Weeks to a Better Runner's Body **Brand:** jeff horowitz **Price:** £22.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Quick Strength for Runners: 8 Weeks to a Better Runner's Body by jeff horowitz - **How much does it cost?** £22.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4153655-quick-strength-for-runners-8-weeks-to-a-better-runners) ## Best For - jeff horowitz enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jeff horowitz brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Quick Strength for Runners: 8 Weeks to a Better Runner's Body ## Images ![Quick Strength for Runners: 8 Weeks to a Better Runner's Body - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qDXSe4rCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Very effective run-specific general core/strength program that will work well for most runners. *by J***T on Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2016* I am an experienced runner, physiologist and occasionally coach runners in my spare time. I've taught a core strength and conditioning class in the past and have written many core conditioning programs, often times for specific issues. Since I currently didn't have any real specific issues/injuries that needed to be addressed, I picked up this book to try out the program over my last training cycle as I wanted to see if this was effective enough for me to recommend as a general core program for runners I work with. It was a little scary as what I had been using in the past was working, but from looking through the exercises it seemed like it covered all the bases and quite frankly I was tired of my own programs. It was nice to completely follow someone else's program. These are the things I liked most about the book: 1) the progression is excellent, not only on the individual exercises but as you progress through the 8 weeks. There are 3 levels of every exercise so depending on where you are you can pick the appropriate level of difficulty for each exercise. Some exercises I was not able to do the most advanced move, but others I could, so it all depends on your own personal biomechanical strengths and weaknesses. 2) What is advertised is correct: it really does only take 2x per week, 30 minutes and minimal equipment to develop adequate core strength and maintain it over a training cycle. 3) The illustrations are nice. 4) The program is relatively easy to follow for someone with a little prior knowledge regarding strength training. 5) The program is really geared toward moves specific to running and preventing running injuries etc. I especially like his combo moves - I often use this approach with my programs - targeting more than one muscle group and combining into a single exercise/move. What I think could be improved or are downsides to the program: 1) if you are a completely new beginner to core conditioning although the progression is appropriate you may not be able to get the absolutely most correct technique just from the illustrations. It would be nice to have a link to short video clips of some of the more novel exercises like the "discus throw" etc. 2) If you have specific issues that need to be addressed, they might not get the focus they need as this is a general program. 3) If you already have good core strength and conditioning and want to take it to another level this *might not* be advanced enough for you. However, this book does a GREAT job of capturing the bulk of most runners out there, those who know they should do some adjunctive core and strength work but really just want someone else to tell them exactly what to do! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Enables runners who hate strength training to get what they need! *by J***G on Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014* Let me start by saying I love running but dislike strength training, mainly because I had rather be running. That being said, I have had repeated running injuries with 3 cycles of PT that helps me until I stop doing the exercises. I was looking for a focused way to maintain my gains from PT. I find this book to be excellent; it delivers as promised in a highly readable and executable format. The book layout and color photos are very appealing, and it is designed to maximize adherence. There is a lot of variety which is great to maintain interest and promote maximum benefit. But because I am a slow learner and my running stabilization/strength status is the pits, I repeat each workout twice on consecutive workout days so as to foster some sense of mastery. I also am doing every second day, not just twice weekly (curious if author has anything to comment about this approach). The exercises are deceptively challenging but doable and leave my body feeling especially strong and upright for several hours afterward, like all those little muscle groups are awake and firing! My only recommendation is to make a spiral or three ring edition to foster ease of turning back and forth from the well indexed workouts to the exercise descriptions themselves. I likely will do that myself with a hole punch and small binder, but would be nice to be able to buy that way. So far so good, I will update in 3-4 mos after I get some races under my belt and see if it makes a difference with performance and injury prevention! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward read *by S***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022* I just received the book and was able to read through pretty quickly. It's a simple straightforward explanation of strength training as it applies to running, followedby a descriptionof each exercise, and then the 8 weeks of workouts.I have a lot of experience with traditional weightlifting but have not been successful in transitioning it to support my running. I wanted a straight forward guided workout book specificallyfor running. This book hit the mark. The only reason for 4 stars at this point is the lack of direction regarding the workouts. It's just a list of exercises with number of reps. It doesn't say if we are supposed to rest at any point or if it is a circuit to be repeated. For example, workout 1 is 10 exercises of either 10 to 12 reps per side or 20 reps total. So are we just to assume we do them one time through with no rest? Would have been nice to have more direction, or atbleast a mention in the book somewhere about it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4153655-quick-strength-for-runners-8-weeks-to-a-better-runners](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4153655-quick-strength-for-runners-8-weeks-to-a-better-runners) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*