Beginner-Advanced • Sweat Challenge • 6-Week Program

The Run Up Challenge

Katie credits so much of her running success to her strength training routine, and The Run Up is available twice a year as part of the Sweat Challenge to help you build the strength and confidence you need to get run-ready before you lace up and hit the pavement, or add running-specific strength training to your routine.

Katie Martin

I’m Katie Martin, creator of Strength & Sculpt and Strength & Pilates. I’ve been a personal trainer since 2016, and am also a cookbook author and the founder of my own activewear line. Strength training, running and Pilates are my favourite ways to train to see results, feel strong, and build sustainable healthy habits.

Sweat Challenge exclusive
Designed for all fitness levels
Starting Out and Challenge Me options available
4 weekly workouts
Get run-ready

Program Overview

Whether you’ve been running for a while and want to run with more speed and power or are just starting out on your running journey, Katie’s Sweat Challenge program can help to build strength in key muscle groups, reduce your risk of injury, enhance recovery, reduce muscle soreness and help you to unlock your running potential.

The Run Up can be completed at home or in the gym with four 30-40 minute weekly workouts: Full Body, Upper Body, Lower Body and an optional guided treadmill run or cardio session of your choice.

If you want to make running part of your routine after the Sweat Challenge, the Starting Out option will help you build the strength and confidence you need to get run-ready.

Is running already a regular part of your workout mix? The Challenge Me option will help you unlock a new level of strength to power every stride.

Equipment

What you’ll need

This Sweat Challenge program can be followed at home or in the gym, but you’ll need access to a few key pieces of equipment to get started. If you’re opting for the Challenge Me option, you’ll also need a barbell.