#32 - Strength Training: How to compliment running in the gym (and what NOT to do!)

In this episode of the AGR podcast, Seán talks about his delight with gyms being back open again... while Eric is a little preoccupied in the prep for the Podcast.Seán goes through his 8 Do and Don'ts in the gym as some gyms in Ireland open back up againDone right, strength training can be a great asset to improving your running. However, it can be easily done wrong and given a bad rep. The important thing is to know why you're doing every exercise and how it's going to help your running. Is a 45 minute "HIIT" session really going to help you when you already have plans to do a couple of high intensity running intervals that week?Plyometrics can be good but is there such thing as too much?Why you need to find a balance with Eccentric training work?And how do the lads feel about incorporating CrossFit with their running programme?Seán goes through his 8 Do and Don'ts in the gym as some gyms in Ireland open back up againTo get our 10k PB plan as well as a 3 week Strength Plan, download our latest eBook and subscribe to our newsletter for FREE by clicking on the link below:http://eepurl.com/g9uG71ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE