Healthy Runner Podcast

294. Run Pain-Free: 3 Strength Training Secrets for Half Marathon Runners


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[Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free!

What's the real goal of half marathon training?

It's not pace. It's not mileage. It's preventing breakdown.

Because if you're injured heading into race day… you won't hit your goals.

In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down why strength training is the most misunderstood and most powerful tool in half marathon training.

You'll learn:

✅ Why 7 out of 10 half marathon runners get injured

✅ How strength training increases durability and prevents common running injuries

✅ The simple weekly strength structure that works for busy runners

✅ How strength improves running efficiency (so pace feels easier)

✅ Why strength training helps you finish strong on race day

Dr. Duane also shares a real runner success story showing how the right strength system helped an athlete handle hills, stay consistent, and conquer race day feeling strong.

If you've been skipping strength training… or doing random workouts that don't match your running… this episode will give you clarity and a plan.

Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Follow Through Here

Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Training for Beginners Here

Listen to my previous episode on determining if you are ready to run your first half marathon here!

Listen to my previous episode on half marathon fueling here!

Listen to my previous episode on the top 5 half marathon mistakes to avoid here!

Listen to my previous episode on unlocking my fastest half marathon time in 7 years here!

Listen to my previous episode on half marathon prep the week before your race here!

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- Stage-based strength plans

- Run programming that matches your life

- Expert coaching guidance

- A supportive community of runners training smart

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