This episode of The RunRX Podcast dives into strength training principles and techniques runners can use to prevent injury, improve performance, and properly integrate strength work into their running regimen.

Timestamps of big takeaways

Discussing Strength Training for Runners

[00:22] We like common strength training exercises like squats, lunges, deadlifts, etc…

Injury Prevention and Recovery Through Strength Training

[02:38] Many runners start with an injury. Strength training helps you prevent future injuries and recover from current ones

[03:26] It might be a good idea to adding weights/progressions for runners who already have some basic strength

Modifying Strength Training for Your Needs

[03:59] Exercises should be focused on proper movement and technique, not just high reps

[05:03] Training should be tailored to your current abilities, not pre-set expectations. In other words, scaling exercises should be based on your strengths, limitations, and goals

Strength and Running Parallels

[05:22] Coach Valerie discusses strength training sets/reps compared to interval running training

Coaching Cues for Proper Movement

[07:26] Coach Valerie spends some time breaking down movements piece-by-piece like the running gait cycle. Getting feedback to improve movement patterns over time can make a world of difference in your running

Overview of Upcoming Strength Training

[09:12] Coaches Valerie and Caroline share myths and approaches to strength training methods like CrossFit, HIIT training, and Circuit Training

Integrating Strength and Running Training

[11:03] Coach Caroline discusses how helpful it is to work with Coach Valerie, connecting strength exercises to running mechanics, and doing the immersion running program alongside new strength program

[12:20] Coach Valerie shares that when she taught aerobics, she wasn’t really able to correct people on their form. Watching and being able to give feedback is huge though!

[13:41] When you work with RunRX though, you get the running feedback about how you’re moving and the strength training for a better run overall

How to Work with RunRX

[14:50] Coaches Caroline and Valerie share how you can work with RunRX

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