It’s widely accepted that runners shouldn’t neglect resistance training if they want to run well, faster and injury-free—but where should you start? There are hundreds of exercises you could use and dozens of workouts you could follow, but Pilates instructor Brittni Johnson says all you need is four strength moves. A Bulgarian split squat, a Romanian deadlift, a calf raise and a side plank are her recommendations. Latest Videos From “These four exercises target what distance runners actually need: staying stable under fatigue, absorbing impact and pushing off with power,” the BetterMe trainer tells Fit&Well. These moves, she insists, effectively mimic the demands of regular running. You may like The unilateral nature of the Bulgarian split squat will develop strength and length in your muscles, tendons and ligaments on each leg individually. “This focus on single-leg movements is deliberate because running is essentially a series of single-leg landings,” says Johnson. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. “Your body needs to be able to handle that repeatedly …