EP. 77 - Lifting For Runners | What You Need to Know

There are countless benefits that strength training has to offer for both general health and performance. This week’s episode explains why you should lift weights as a runner, and tips for making ‘more’ training fit into your weekly schedule.  Key discussion points include:  The positive outcomes of lifting for everyone, runners included. How to incorporate strength training into your already busy schedule. What it takes to begin strength training as a beginner.  Why identifying individual wants and needs to inform your approach in the gym is important. Like all areas of fitness, there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to strength training. So whether you’re starting from the beginning or building on a strong base of lifting experience, you must be prepared to experiment for the best results over time. In this practice, you will see the payoff in performance, injury resilience, and functional abilities as an athlete.  Listen, learn, and apply to elevate your running through strength training! Thank you for listening to this week’s episode! Every Thursday, new releases of the Elevate Your Running podcast are a place to gain information, inspiration, and accountability for running and life.  Podcast Resources: Elevate Your Running - https://elevateyourrunning.com/  The Feed (Sponsorship) - https://thefeed.com/teams/elevate-your-running  Connect w/ Sara - https://www.instagram.com/sayrahrunshappy/  Connect w/ Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austinmyers12/  – Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/MNbfbvZR10A Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/chicago