Weekly club sessions are a staple for many runners, however as coaches we also see first-hand that they can have their downsides when approached in the wrong way. Listen in as Kriss discusses what to consider when it comes to your club sessions, how to get the most of them and also reduce the associated risks.

(00:00) Welcome to Strength for Endurance (Podcast Intro) (00:41) Why Club & Group Training Sessions Matter (02:42) The Upside: Motivation, Community, and Consistency (03:47) The Downside: Redlining, Overreaching, and Injury Risk (05:26) Tip #1 — Preparation: Warm-Up & Mobility Before You Join the Pack (08:22) Post-session downregulation: don't skip the cool-down (08:37) Prepping before you leave: your own warm-up checklist (09:10) Drop the ego: earn the right to push the pace (10:45) Returning from injury: accept deconditioning & choose the right group (11:40) Quarterback your training: communicate with coaches & manage group sessions (13:58) Respect the environment: track/peloton intensity and load management (15:35) Individualize the dose: consistency, long-term progress & injury prevention (17:21) Wrap-up: the 3 key points for thriving in group training