Strength Training for Endurance Athletes with Elite Performance Institute

Episode 12 of the The More Miles Podcast podcast, hosted by More Miles Run Coaching, titled "Strength Training for Endurance Athletes with Elite Performance Institute" was published on December 1, 2023 and runs 76 minutes.

December 1, 2023 ·76m · The More Miles Podcast

Summary

In this episode, the More Miles Run Coaching team hosts guest experts John Pugh and Thomas Burge, co-founders of Elite Performance Institute in Hagerstown, Maryland. We take a dive into the importance of strength training for runners specifically, and endurance athletes. -Why does it matter and what is it good for? -Should runners lift heavy or light, and why (and how)? -Can strength training improve running economy and efficiency? -How often, and when, should strength training be programmed? -Will lifting weights make an athlete gain weight? -What are the best exercises a runner can be using? -What IS Elite Performance Institute, and why are they so valuable for the athletic community? You can learn more about EPI, their team, their services, and schedule an appointment at: www.mdeliteperformance.com Or by texting (240)-532-2486 You can also find them and follow on social media at: www.instagram.com/mdeliteperformance www.facebook.com/mdeliteperformance twitter.com/MD_EPI You can find and learn more about More Miles Run Coaching, who we are, and what we do at: www.moremilestogo.com Follow us and see our athletes in action at: www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching And find previous podcast episodes and educational content on: www.youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching

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