#157 - What Every Runner Needs to Know About Strength & Recovery

In this episode, the Marathon Mates dive deep into strength training for runners — what it really is, why it matters, and how to make it work seamlessly with your recovery. Whether you're a time-poor runner juggling work and training or prepping for your next marathon, you'll walk away with practical tips to get stronger, stay injury-free, and keep flying through those miles.Friendship, fun, and real-talk running advice as always — no fluff, just actionable insights from the Flying RuNR crew.Key Topics CoveredWhat strength work actually means for runners (and why it's not just "lifting heavy")How strength training fits into recovery — timing, balance, and avoiding overtrainingQuick, effective exercises you can do at home, at work, or with minimal timeTips for busy runners: 15–20 minute sessions, single-leg focus, and recovery-friendly programmingReal stories from the Marathon Mates on how strength work transformed their running adventuresIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you fly with us! Leave a review — it helps other runners discover the show. Share your biggest strength training win or question in the comments or tag us @flyingrunr.Who’s ready to get stronger and run happier? Keep the adventures going, Marathon Mates!👟 Flying RuNR Reminder: Finish Lines. Not Finish TimesLove our music, check Out Your Pace & Gloryhttps://my.linkpod.site/YourPaceandGlory Read how CurraNz Blackcurrant extract improves performance. https://flyingrunr.com/2024/07/21/enhance-your-performance-with-curranz/ Special one-time code available to trial FLYINGRUN20Find all of our Links here - https://my.linkpod.site/flyingrunr Love our Music - Connect with Your Pace & Glory. Exciting new songs coming through. https://my.linkpod.site/YourPace-Glory This video contains no sponsored content or affiliate links.For business inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]