Why Our Running Athletes Train Differently Now

Episode 26 of the Strength Matters podcast, hosted by Strength Matters, titled "Why Our Running Athletes Train Differently Now" was published on October 16, 2023 and runs 12 minutes.

October 16, 2023 ·12m · Strength Matters

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Summary

Our running athletes train differently now. Join James Breese and Josh Kennedy as they unveil their new training methods for training running athletes. We break down exactly what we’re doing with our clients and how you can apply them too to your own training or clients. Timeline Summary: [00:00:05] Changes in Running Training. [00:02:21] Challenges Faced by Runners and Introducing New Concepts. [00:03:16] The Importance of Technique and Bounce in Running. [00:04:28] Transitioning Endurance...

Episode Description

Our running athletes train differently now. Join James Breese and Josh Kennedy as they unveil their new training methods for training running athletes. We break down exactly what we’re doing with our clients and how you can apply them too to your own training or clients.

Timeline Summary:

[00:00:05] Changes in Running Training.
[00:02:21] Challenges Faced by Runners and Introducing New Concepts.
[00:03:16] The Importance of Technique and Bounce in Running.
[00:04:28] Transitioning Endurance Athletes to Train like Sprinters.
[00:06:20] The Impact of Plyometrics on Recreational Runners.
[00:07:25] Client Success Stories.

Key Takeaways:

The Evolution of Running Training: Modern training focuses on more than just base work, incorporating speed and plyometrics.
Personal Experience Matters: James Breese’s personal journey highlights the effectiveness of the new methodologies.
The Importance of Technique: Runners need to focus on their technique, bounce, and overall running mechanics.
Client-Centric Approach: Real-life success stories, like Teresa Warren and Sarah Pichella, showcase the effectiveness of the new training methods.
Plyometrics and Running Drills: These are essential components of modern running training, leading to improved performance.

Websites & Links Mentioned:

Strength Matters

Quotes:

“Most of the running training was base work, but we realized there was a missing element.” - Josh Kennedy

“I started doing a lot more speed work and sprinting drills... I noticed a marked difference in my running.” - James Breese

“A lot of runners have poor technique... they’re missing that bounce.” - Josh Kennedy

“We’re getting a lot of our endurance athletes running and training like sprinters.” - James Breese

“If you want to be fast, you’ve got to train fast.” - Josh Kennedy

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