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QT: FAQs About Strength Training for Runners (Vol 3)

0 Comments/in Diz Runs With, Quick Tip/by Denny

So, you still want more strength training conversation?

You asked for it, you got it!

In case you missed the earlier editions of strength training FAQs for runners, feel free to go back in the archives and check those out.

For your reference:

The first FAQ episode covered many of the basic questions associated with scheduling your strength training workouts around your runs. And in volume two, I did a little myth busting about strength training for runners.

In today’s strength training talk, I’m covering several do’s and don’ts related to your incorporating strength training into your routine. Read more

QT: FAQs About Strength Training for Runners (Vol 2)

0 Comments/in Diz Runs With, Quick Tip/by Denny

Today we are continuing our trip down strength training lane.

If you missed Vol 1 of the Strength Training FAQs, go ahead and check it out.

In that episode, I focused on some scheduling/logistical concerns related to balancing strength training with your running.

Today, we are going to look at a few myths related to strength training for runners. Read more

QT: FAQs About Strength Training for Runners (Vol 1)

0 Comments/in Diz Runs With, Quick Tip/by Denny

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

Menachem Brodie May Not Run Much But He Knows What Runners Need

0 Comments/in Diz Runs With/by Ellen Winkler

My guest on the show today isn’t much of a runner, but his experience as an international cycling and triathlon coach makes him a knowledgeable source on the value of strength training.

Menachem Brodie

In addition to coaching, he’s also been featured in a variety of publications, a fellow CSCS (certified strength conditioning specialist), and recently launched his own podcast.

I am looking forward to going a few easy miles with Menachem Brodie today.