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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 12 MIN

251: Can Runners Skip Leg Day?

from Coach Quip · host Edge Athlete Lounge

If you're running 30, 40, even 60 miles a week, do you really need to squat? Running definitely builds your legs - but not in the way many people think. Today we'll answer - Is running enough? - What muscles does it actually train? - And if you're short on time, what's the minimum effective dose of strength training?   EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 251: Do Runners Really Need Leg Day 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathleticsinc 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn  👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier  🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie  🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

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