60: Strength Training for Runners

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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