ST4R: Run Your Strongest XC Season: 20-wk Strength Program *PRE-ORDER*

$149.00

***PRE-ORDER*** Program goes Live on 5/25/26. The ST4R: Run Your Strongest XC Season 20-Week Strength Program is a structured strength system designed to help high school and collegiate runners build durability, improve running economy, and support high-mileage training.

This is a phased, progressive strength program that builds during the summer and helps you maintain and perform your best in season.

Whether you’re training for your senior year of high school, as a contributor to a rising team, or jumping headfirst into the world of a collegiate athlete, this system gives your body the support it needs to handle the miles.

Mileage builds fitness. Strength protects it. Click below to get started!

*** No subscription here! This is a one-time purchase you can use with each season’s build throughout your running career. This works well for track season as a winter build and spring season maintenance.

The program will be delivered as a downloadable PDF with links to all workouts and exercises.

***PRE-ORDER*** Program goes Live on 5/25/26. The ST4R: Run Your Strongest XC Season 20-Week Strength Program is a structured strength system designed to help high school and collegiate runners build durability, improve running economy, and support high-mileage training.

This is a phased, progressive strength program that builds during the summer and helps you maintain and perform your best in season.

Whether you’re training for your senior year of high school, as a contributor to a rising team, or jumping headfirst into the world of a collegiate athlete, this system gives your body the support it needs to handle the miles.

Mileage builds fitness. Strength protects it. Click below to get started!

*** No subscription here! This is a one-time purchase you can use with each season’s build throughout your running career. This works well for track season as a winter build and spring season maintenance.

The program will be delivered as a downloadable PDF with links to all workouts and exercises.

PROGRAM DETAILS

✔ 20-Week XC Season Strength Plan

Structured into 2 Summer building phases, 1 season maintenance phase, and 1 peak phase: Each Phase is aligned with the typical XC season summer prep and racing training cycles and volume.

  • Summer Phase 1: Strong Foundation Formation

  • Summer Phase 2: Strength Progression

  • In-Season Phase 1: Fast & Efficient

  • In-Season Phase 2: Peak Race Prep Taper

✔ 2 Strength Sessions Per Week

Each session includes:

  • Runner-specific warm-up that addresses commonly missed and problematic areas.

  • Plyometric progression for efficiency, economy, and joint and tendon strength and stability.

  • Run supporting full body strength, focused on the muscle groups and movements that benefit runners most.

  • Accessory strength to assure no area is missed, including multidirectional movements, upper body, core, calves, and form efficiency.

✔ Clear Programming Structure

  • All Sets and reps are prescribed and clearly laid out for each workout.

  • Phase-specific progression to ensure you are complementing your running appropriately.

  • Built-in deload weeks to maximize your rest and recovery efforts so that you keep progressing and putting your running first.

✔ Video Demonstration Links

  • Each workout has a supporting video for exercise demonstration.

  • Supplemental warm-up and mobility videos to support your warm-up and cool-down efforts.

  • Demonstration of exercise progression and regression to ensure you can complete each exercise to the best of your ability.

✔ Downloadable Tracking Sheet

Monitor progress and maintain accountability throughout the whole season.

EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

MINIMAL REQUIREMENT: This is not a bodyweight-and-bands program; some equipment is required.

  • A few pairs of dumbbells/kettlebells, with one set that is challenging for squatting, deadlifting, pushing, and pulling movements.

  • Somewhere to perform a pull-up/pull-down motion. This may be completed with exercise bands fixed overhead.

  • A place to perform jumping movements and something stable to jump on to and off of, like a box, stairs, or sturdy chair/table/bench.

IDEAL EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATION:

  • A barbell (and maybe a hex bar) with weights that go up to your bodyweight.

  • A run of dumbbells with a pair that go up to 50% of your bodyweight.

  • A pull-up bar or pull-down cable.

  • A plyometric box and stable bench.

  • Easiest: Your local gym. I understand these can be intimidating for some, but a gym will have everything you need at a low monthly membership fee.

DIRECTIONS AFTER PURCHASE:

Immediately after completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email from Squarespace (our secure checkout platform, processed via Stripe). That email will include a secure download link to access your ST4R: Run Your Strongest XC Season 20-Week Strength Program PDF. (PRE-SALE will only get a cover picture - full program will be sent via email on the release date.)

Important:
For security purposes, the download link is valid for 24 hours. Please download and save the file to your device within that window to ensure permanent access. The program PDF includes everything we have listed, including video links and the tracking sheet. Once downloaded, the file is yours to keep and use for future training cycles.

If You Do Not Receive the Email: If you do not see the confirmation email within a few minutes:

  1. Check your spam or promotions folder

  2. Confirm the email address entered at checkout was correct

  3. Contact us directly at therunnersfix@gmail.com, and we will assist you as quickly as possible.

PARENT, GUARDIAN, AND COACH AGREEMENT FOR MINOR ATHLETES

By purchasing, accessing, or using the ST4R: Run Your Strongest XC Season 20-Week Strength Program, you acknowledge and agree that this program is intended to be purchased and overseen by an adult who is at least 18 years of age.

If the athlete using this program is under the age of 18, the purchaser confirms that they are the athlete’s parent, legal guardian, coach, or another responsible adult with permission to provide guidance and supervision.

By purchasing and/or following this program, you agree that:

  1. An adult over the age of 18 has purchased or approved access to this program.

  2. Any minor athlete using this program will do so under the instruction, guidance, and supervision of a parent, legal guardian, coach, or qualified adult.

  3. The supervising adult is responsible for ensuring the athlete performs the exercises safely, uses appropriate equipment and loading, and modifies or stops any exercise that causes pain, discomfort, dizziness, or other concerning symptoms.

  4. The supervising adult is responsible for determining whether the athlete is physically ready to participate in this program and should consult with a qualified healthcare provider if there are any concerns, injuries, medical conditions, or limitations.

  5. The Runner’s Fix, LLC, and its representatives are not responsible for unsupervised use of this program by minors.

Participation in this program indicates that the purchaser and supervising adult understand and accept these terms.

PROGRAM ADHERENCE AND REFUND POLICY

PROGRAM ADHERENCE: Successful outcomes from this program depend entirely on your consistency, effort, and adherence. The Runner’s Fix does not guarantee specific performance improvements, injury prevention, or race outcomes. You acknowledge that results vary based on individual factors, including training history, recovery, nutrition, sleep, stress, and program compliance. It is your sole responsibility to follow the program as written, adjust loads and volume appropriately to your level, monitor your physical response, and integrate it responsibly alongside your training. The Runner’s Fix is not responsible for outcomes resulting from improper execution, modification, non-adherence, or misuse.

REFUNDS: Due to the digital nature of this product and the immediate access provided upon purchase, all sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or credits will be issued under any circumstances. By purchasing this program, you acknowledge and agree that you are receiving immediate access to downloadable content and waive any right to dispute or request a refund based on dissatisfaction, change of circumstance, or perceived results.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The information provided within The Runner’s Fix ST4R: Run Strong – Run Your Strongest XC Season program, on our website (https://www.therunnersfix.net/), and in any related materials is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This program is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

While this program has been developed using current principles of strength training, endurance performance, and injury prevention, The Runner’s Fix makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information provided. Individual responses to exercise vary significantly, and participation in any exercise or training program carries inherent risks.

This program is intended for individuals who are generally healthy and physically active. Individuals with existing injuries, medical conditions, or concerns about their ability to participate in physical activity should seek guidance from a qualified healthcare provider before beginning this or any other training program.

By purchasing, accessing, or participating in this program, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily engaging in physical activity at your own risk and assume full responsibility for any injuries, health complications, or damages that may occur as a result of participating in this program or applying the information provided.

It is strongly recommended that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional, such as your physician, prior to beginning any new exercise or training program, including this strength training program. By participating, you acknowledge that you have either received medical clearance to engage in physical activity or have chosen to participate without such clearance and accept full responsibility for that decision.

If at any time you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptoms during exercise, stop immediately and seek guidance from a qualified healthcare provider.

PROGRAM USE AND COACHING DISCLAIMER

This program is designed to support running performance and complement the typical high school and collegiate XC training plan, but it does not replace individualized coaching, medical evaluation, or personalized training guidance.

The Runner’s Fix cannot account for individual differences in training history, fitness level, injury history, biomechanics, recovery capacity, lifestyle stress, or running volume. As such, users are responsible for adjusting training loads, modifying exercises when necessary, and progressing appropriately based on their own capabilities.

Participation in endurance training and strength training may increase the risk of muscle soreness, fatigue, overuse injuries, falls, or other exercise-related injuries. Improper use of exercises, excessive training loads, poor recovery practices, or failure to modify training when needed may increase these risks.

By participating in this program, you acknowledge that you are responsible for monitoring your own body, adjusting training appropriately, and using sound judgment when performing any exercises contained within this program.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By accessing, purchasing, or using this program, you acknowledge and agree that The Runner’s Fix, its owners, contributors, affiliates, contractors, and representatives shall not be held liable for any injuries, losses, or damages that may occur directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of this program, website, or related materials.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Musculoskeletal injuries

  • Overuse injuries related to running or strength training

  • Health complications arising from participation in physical activity

  • Improper exercise execution

  • Failure to follow instructions or modify exercises appropriately

Your use of this program constitutes your full acceptance of this disclaimer and assumption of all associated risks.


Acknowledgment of Agreement

By purchasing, downloading, accessing, or participating in this program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Medical Disclaimer and Participant Agreement and voluntarily accept all associated risks.