S2E3: Does strength training prevent running injury??? with Dr. Rich Blagrove

Send us Fan MailSummaryThe conversation discusses a recent research study on exercise-based injury prevention in endurance runners. The study found that there is no significant positive effect of exercise-based prevention programs on reducing injury risk and injury rates in endurance runners. However, the study also highlights the importance of supervision and adherence to the program, as studies that had close supervision showed a positive effect. The conversation emphasizes the need for individualized strength and conditioning programs, consistent engagement with the program, and consideration of broader healthy behaviours in lifestyle. Future studies should focus on larger-scale, long-term prospective studies and explore the multifactorial nature of overuse injuries in runners.TakeawaysExercise-based prevention programs do not have a significant positive effect on reducing injury risk and injury rates in endurance runners.Supervision and adherence to the program are important factors that may contribute to the effectiveness of exercise-based prevention programs.Individualized strength and conditioning programs, consistent engagement, and consideration of broader healthy behaviors are recommended for runners.Future studies should focus on larger-scale, long-term prospective studies and explore the multifactorial nature of overuse injuries in runners.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background03:11Summary of the Research Study06:17Supervised vs. Non-Supervised Strength Training09:22Future Research and Recommendations18:05Practical Advice for Runners23:42Limitations of Current Research and Future Studies31:40Takeaways and ConclusionRight, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.See you on the next one.To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/