In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast AJ and Adam sit down to discuss programming considerations revolving around strength training (ST) for runners. This is part 2 of a multi-episode series in an attempt to keep them in smaller bite-sized pieces so you can begin taking action after each episode for better, stronger running. In this episode they discuss…

-ST in-season vs off-season

-Where in your week to ST

-Our favorite and least favorite exercises

-Exercises for the most important muscle groups

-Core work as it relates to running

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3:40 When to Strength train

8:30 How might ST change in off vs in season

15:50 Frequency of ST

18:30 splitting your week

21:40 Limited equipment?

26:15 Layering strength into your week

33:45 Favorite and least favorite exercise

43:00 The big 3

48:20 Soleus emphasis

52:57 Hitting the quad

55:20 Exercises for the hip

57:30 Isolation vs compound movements

61:10 Core work and running

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Visuals/Charts

Bar graph of peak muscle forces while running

RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion) and RIR (Reps in Reserve) relationship chart

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