Stronger Strides: Spring Strength Series

Build strength, consistency, and confidence this spring with Stronger Strides, a 9-week runner-specific strength series designed for recreational adult distance runners in St. Louis. The series is co-hosted by Alec Basten and Laura Filla. Alec Basten is a USATF Level 1 Coach, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and DPT student who has competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials (2021, 2024) with top-5 national finishes in the road mile and 5K. Laura Filla is an RRCA Level 2 Coach and ACE Certified Personal Trainer, bringing years of experience coaching and educating everyday runners. Together, they deliver functional, runner-specific strength training that is practical and approachable, designed to help you build durable movement patterns, stay healthy, and carry confidence into the spring racing season. This series is also a great option for runners training for the Greater St. Louis Marathon events. Dates & Times: Sundays, Feb 1 to March 29, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Locat