QT: All Things Strength Training for Runners (Best Of-ish)
This post was originally part of Episodes 703, 718, and 736 released in 2019 and is more or less copy and pasted from that post. The audio, however, is a new take on the topic.
Most runners (hopefully!) know that strength training is something that they should be doing.
Increased strength and muscular endurance are going to help you not only on race day, but they are also likely to help reduce your risk of developing a running-related injury.
It has come to my attention recently that there is a disconnect between knowing that strength training is a good thing and knowing what to do when it comes to getting stronger.
Over the next few months, I’m going to do several of these FAQ-style quick tip episodes dedicated to strength training.
Have a question or something you’d like me to clarify for you? Let me know!
And if you have a quick tip suggestion, leave it in this post from the FB group. Read more
