Episode 20: Strength Training for Runners - Part 2

In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast AJ and Adam sit down to discuss programming considerations revolving around strength training (ST) for runners. This is part 2 of a multi-episode series in an attempt to keep them in smaller bite-sized pieces so you can begin taking action after each episode for better, stronger running. In this episode they discuss… -ST in-season vs off-season -Where in your week to ST -Our favorite and least favorite exercises -Exercises for the most important muscle groups -Core work as it relates to running --- 3:40 When to Strength train 8:30 How might ST change in off vs in season 15:50 Frequency of ST 18:30 splitting your week 21:40 Limited equipment? 26:15 Layering strength into your week 33:45 Favorite and least favorite exercise 43:00 The big 3 48:20 Soleus emphasis 52:57 Hitting the quad 55:20 Exercises for the hip 57:30 Isolation vs compound movements 61:10 Core work and running --- Visuals/Charts Bar graph of peak muscle forces while running RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion) and RIR (Reps in Reserve) relationship chart --- Adam's website at RunMental Adam's Instagram RunMental facebook page AJ's website at Up and Running Physical Therapy  AJ's Instagram Up and Running PT facebook page