EPISODE · Jul 19, 2026 · 16 MIN
Episode 30: Strength Training for Runners: the Minimum Effective Dose and Which Lifts Matter
from Lift Heavy Run Fast · host Coach Mike
Most runners either avoid the gym because they think it'll make them heavy and slow, or they walk in and do random machine work with no plan. Both are leaving free speed and durability on the table. In this episode I break down why runners should lift, why heavy low rep work makes you stronger without making you bulky, and the minimum effective dose that supports your running instead of stealing its recovery. I go through exactly which lifts matter and why, how heavy to go, and where to put them in the week so your gym work and your key runs never wreck each other. Two sessions, a few big lifts, a runner who's harder to break.🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RBMi9U6tJECkkdpW54B7N▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hybridcoachmike🏋️ Programs: https://liftheavyrunfast.myshopify.com/📋 Coaching application: https://forms.gle/4kRxAzHmvUZmpgu8A📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hybridcoachmikeLift Heavy, Run Fast Podcast Intro
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Most runners either avoid the gym because they think it'll make them heavy and slow, or they walk in and do random machine work with no plan. Both are leaving free speed and durability on the table. In this episode I break down why runners should lift, why heavy low rep work makes you stronger without making you bulky, and the minimum effective dose that supports your running instead of stealing its recovery. I go through exactly which lifts matter and why, how heavy to go, and where to put t...
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