S3 EP13 - How To: Strength Train & Run with Alyssa Ford

Season 3 is all about the HOW TOs of running and, in this episode, Stephanie talks to physical therapist, strength coach, and run coach Alyssa Ford about all things strength training: what it is and how to make it work for you regardless of the season of running you are in. Enjoy this episode and thanks for listening.  To watch on YouTube: About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Alyssa: Dr. Alyssa Ford is a physical therapist, strength coach, and RRCA certified running coach. As both a clinician and a coach, Alyssa has rich experience working with athletes along the injury to performance spectrum. She is passionate about helping runners overcome injuries and tackle goals with confidence, so they can enjoy healthy, strong, consistent training. She is an advocate of strength training for runners as a tool for both decreasing injury risk and optimizing performance. She believes in a science-based approach and loves helping runners cut through the noise and learn about running and strength training in a way that is sustainable and supportive of their goals. To learn more, visit Alyssa on instagram at @alyssaford.dpt. www.instagram.com/alyssaford.dpt www.resilientrunningpt.com/