Virtual Strength Training for Runners
Stop running injured and stop stressing about making it to race day pain-free.
Whether you’re running your first 5K race, or looking to set a PR for your next marathon, having a structured, runner-specific strength plan is essential to performance and remaining injury-free.
Our virtual training program is designed to help runners like you build strength, remain healthy and become more efficient with every stride.
Does This Sound like YOU?
Do you want to keep running injuries away?
Struggling to break through with performance?
Want running-specific exercises you can perform in a timely manner and on your schedule?
Expert Strength Training — For Runners, By Runners.
At Alpha Project, we know what it’s like to train through pain, to chase PRs, and to balance performance with injury prevention. That’s because we are:
We’re physical therapists.
We’re strength coaches… for runners!
We’re long-distance runners ourselves.
Our proven running training helps you improve mobility, strength, running form, and more to keep you running pain free.
We create training plans help runners train smarter, stay consistent, and build the strength to run pain-free and perform at their best—no matter the distance or experience level, all in less time with faster results.
Customizable program for runners to complete, tailored to your running goals.
Access to an experienced running-specific strength coach.
Runner-specific workouts: mobility, stability, and strength routines designed just for runners.
Minimal equipment needed: Train with just bodyweight or basic home equipment, tailored to what you have at home.
Injury prevention focus: Strengthen key muscle groups to avoid the most common running injuries like plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome, and runner’s knee.
On-going support - ask any questions or concerns as you go! Communicate at any time with an experienced coach.
Your Path to Stronger Pain-Free Running
Step 1
Hop on a call
Let’s find your goals and what’s preventing you from reaching them
Step 2
Build out your program
We’ll design a custom strength training plan that fits your running schedule and lifestyle.
Step 3
Start your training
Begin training and follow your program.
Step 4
Reassess and reassign
Track your progress, and get stronger.
Meet Your Running Coaches
Led by Dr. Matt and Dr. Rachelle, the strength trainers at Alpha Project Phyzio are experienced and knowledgable in getting runners stronger and performing better without injury.
Dr. Matt Silver is a running coach, author of “Built to Run”, physical therapist, and founder of Alpha Project Phyzio based in Gaithersburg MD, with locations in Frederick and Columbia.
Believing his competitive running days were behind him, he dove into studying running injuries and physical therapy, quickly noticing how often runners were given generic advice or told to stop running altogether.
Now, he's on a mission to change that—helping runners uncover the root causes of their pain, improve movement quality, and return to running stronger than ever.
Patient Successes
“Hi Dr. Matt, I wanted to let you know I had a great run yesterday, ran 10 miles with no calf pain at all. And just felt strong overall. Feeling great with your workouts!!”
-Lorie
“Today I ran 5 miles before our shorter 30 mile bike then hit the gym. Left knee has calmed down while biking and in the gym. Back was okay despite 5 hours on a bike most days. Thanks for your coaching. I felt running the miles that I was just solid, stronger than perhaps I was before.”
- Michelle
Take The First Step
What Are You Waiting For?
Book Your Intro Call to Start Virtual Strength Training for Runners
Build the strength, resilience, and confidence to run your best—pain-free. Train with a purpose-built plan that supports your goals, prevents injury, and fits your lifestyle.