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REP ROOM STRONG RUNNERS
Run Longer.
Live Stronger.
The two biggest predictors of how long — and how well — you live are your VO2max and your strength. Running builds one. We build both.
Hyde Park area
VO2max + strength training
Post-rehab friendly
The Rep Room Strong Runners
The run club that trains for longevity — not just finish times
Meet your coaches
Mike Bodkin
Run Club Coach
Mike started running during the pandemic and never looked back. He has coached multiple Couch-to-5K seasons and finished the Detroit Free Press International Marathon. He knows what it feels like to start from zero — and he will never make you feel like you do not belong. Expect good energy, a lot of laughs, and zero judgment.
Julie Hillis
Run Club Coach
Marathons, Ironman triathlons, 100-mile ultras, and a Guinness World Record. Julie has done it all — but what makes her an incredible coach is how much she cares about the runner in front of her. She meets you exactly where you are, cheers for every kilometre, and makes the whole thing genuinely fun.
Start your longevity training — it’s free
Takes 60 seconds. We’ll reach out to confirm your free intro and run club start.
The Rep Room x BackRoads
The Warm-Up That Changes Everything
Pete and Jessie led this warm-up live at BackRoads Run Club — and Mike’s runners loved it so much they started showing up early to practice on their own. These 8 exercises are the bridge between running and the strength that keeps you running.
8 exercises with full explanations — use the chapter markers to jump to each one
Running Is the Vehicle. Longevity Is the Destination.
VO2max is the single strongest predictor of all-cause mortality. Muscle mass is the second. Running builds one. We help you build both — so you’re not just training for your next race, you’re training for the next 30 years.
VO2max Development
Running is one of the best ways to build aerobic capacity. Strength training makes your running more efficient — so your VO2max climbs faster and stays higher longer.
Muscle for Life
Muscle mass starts declining in your 40s. Strength training reverses that. More muscle means better metabolism, stronger bones, and the physical independence to do what you love at 80.
Injury-Free Running
The number one reason runners stop running is injury. We build the strength that protects your knees, hips, and ankles — so nothing stops you from hitting your miles.