About this episode
We received several listener questions about strength training for runners, and this episode has answers!
Discussion points include:
- Sample schedules for how to include strength training with your running
- Should you always lift on the same day as a hard run?
- What are the benefits of strength training for runners?
- Managing muscle soreness from strength training
- Should you run or lift first?
- Is bodyweight strength training enough for a strength training program for runners?
- How heavy of weights should you use in a strength workout?
- Should runners do upper body strength training?
- How often should you strength train?
- When to taper down strength training for marathon runners (and other race distances)
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