I am injured : ( Strength Training Benefits For RunnersAmong the many benefits of including strength training in one’s exercise routine, increasing muscle power and reducing the risk of injury may be of most interest to runners. According to the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Resistance Training and Injury Prevention” (2007), weightlifting increases bone strength because bones are living tissues that respond to physical stresses imposed on them. As a result, both bones and muscles become stronger, as muscle power is directly correlated to bone mineral content and strength.