Strength Training for Endurance Athletes with Elite Performance Institute

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