Today Kriss is joined by SFE client Oliver, who recently completed the Coast to Coast path which runs from the west coast of England at St. Bee’s to the east coast at Robins Hood’s Bay.

Usually walkers break the 192 mile (310km) route into stages over around 14 days, however Oliver decided he’d like to run it in 7 days.

192 miles, 9000m of elevation and on average covering a marathon a day.

Oliver shares how he coped with a niggle in the lead up to this event, the nutrition strategies he’s been working hard on perfecting, the importance of ‘chunking' and what mind games came in handy.

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Oliver's Recent Training Journey (01:53) The Coast to Coast Challenge (05:03) Training and Preparation Insights (12:30) Nutrition Strategies for Endurance Events (18:11) Mental Strategies and Gamification (27:14) The Importance of a Support Team (31:31) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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As much as we try to prevent injuries from occurring, we’re never going to eradicate injuries completely. The levels that we push our bodies to harbour too many variables and are often acute events that are out of our control. 

But the advantage attained by those of us who understand and invest in our S&C is the ability to act logically and appropriately so that 1. no further damage is done and 2. you can resume normal training as soon as possible.

Listen in to today's episode as Kriss explains the rational action steps you can take when dealing with an injury that happens out of the blue. 

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Reality of Injuries in Endurance Training (01:44) The Importance of Pivoting and Adjusting (02:28) Comprehensive Training Approach to Minimize Injuries (04:26) Handling Unexpected Setbacks (08:24) Self-Belief and Confidence in Training (11:57) Creating an Action Plan for Recovery (14:38) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Today Kriss had the great pleasure of being joined by one of our current SFE athletes Jess, who was kind enough to share her journey.

As a triathlete Jess came to us after not being able to run for around a year due to injury.

We talked about her journey back to being able to run again and recently compete in two major long distance events. 

She has done this whilst also having to navigate a major life event, moving 16 hours from Colorado to Oregon in the peak of a race block.

Being a wife to a Professional Triathlete, Jess also shares her thoughts on planning, communicating and the importance of slowing down. 

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:45) Jess's Journey: From Swimming to Triathlons (03:03) Navigating a Busy Life and Training (05:21) Overcoming Injuries and Mental Struggles (08:41) Balancing Life, Training, and Mental Health (19:23) Final Thoughts and Staying Connected

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Chasing our athletic goals (whether competitive or not) will require you to push your body, potentially harder than you ever have.

You will be tired, have great sessions and bad sessions, niggles will crop up - it won’t always be a linear trajectory.

But there are things you can do to ensure you’ve got the best chance possible to get to your goals without detrimentally affecting your health.

Today Kriss highlights 5 attributes that a successful and sustainable training program will have. Listen in to find out if your current program ticks the boxes

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Key Signs of a Successful Training Program (01:49) Considering Previous Training Experience (03:50) Understanding Your Injury History (06:27) Importance of Blood and Hormonal Health (09:12) Role of Strength and Conditioning (10:47) Adapting Training to Your Lifestyle (12:36) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Race season has well and truly arrived. Amongst the medals, finish line photos and race reflections, will be a few sore bodies.

But do we have the ability to reduce the level of muscle soreness we experience after an event?

Can we do things that’ll allow us to recover quicker and get back into training sooner?

In todays episode Kriss discuss’s factors detemining how you recover from a race or event, resume normal training and be ready for the next. 

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) Understanding Recovery Post-Major Event (01:24) Factors Influencing Recovery: Race Intensity and Duration (03:04) The Importance of Training Experience (04:24) Strength and Conditioning: Key to Quick Recovery (06:10) Effective Periodization Strategies (07:57) Nutrition and Hydration for Optimal Recovery (10:24) The Role of Sleep and Rest (12:22) Mindset and Motivation Post-Event (14:44) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Over the last few years we have seen the introduction of another high intensity functional fitness based sport Hyrox. 

Unlike it’s predecesor Crossfit, Hyrox offers a lower barrier of entry and running based/aerobic background, naturally appealing to many endurance athletes.

But can you train for an event like Hyrox at the same time as your endurance goals, and what does training look like?

In todays episode we discuss just that, and what considerations need to be taken in order to prosper in an event that requires significant strength attributes alongside running. 

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:43) Current Trends in Endurance Training (01:03) The Rise of Hyrox and Functional Fitness (01:24) Personal Coaching Background and Experience (03:43) Key Considerations for Integrating Strength and Endurance Training (04:00) Physical Competency and Screening (06:30) Balancing Training with a Busy Lifestyle (07:27) Concurrent Training: Heart Rate vs. Maximal Strength (10:49) Injury Prevention and Movement Mechanics (12:15) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Following on from last weeks episode on how to progress you strength training alongside your running, this week we go a bit more granular in terms of what this looks like. 

Knowing how to increase and adjust the weights you are lifting, and what number of  reps and sets you're doing, requires some consideration and forward planning. 

Listen in as Kriss shares how to work this out depending on your individuals needs and the phase of training you're in.  (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:45) Recap of Previous Episode: Building Foundations (01:12) Diving Deeper: Rep Schemes and Logic (02:34) Starting from the Basics: GPP and Adaptation (05:27) Progressing Your Training: Increasing Volume and Load (07:39) Maximal Strength and Power Training (12:33) The Importance of Deloading and Recovery (13:48) Individualized Training and Progressive Overload (13:59) Final Thoughts and Open Questions

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Progressing your strength training is essential if you want to keep meeting the demands of your running goals. 

As you increase duration, intensity and distance in your running, if you don’t have the necessary strength and conditioning in your body, it simply won’t be able to stand up to the ever increasing demands, and thus dysfunction and injury will start to creep in.

But how should you progress your strength sessions? Increase load, repetitions, frequency of sessions? 

Listen in as Kriss lays out a logical framework to guide your approach in the gym or at home. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) How to Progress Strength Training for Runners (01:23) Understanding General Physical Preparation (GPP) (02:32) Building Foundations with Basic Exercises (04:36) Transitioning to Specific Physical Preparation (SPP) (05:42) Progressing Squat Variations (08:59) Single Leg Strength and Conditioning (10:39) Integrating Plyometrics and Complex Movements (11:09) Adapting Training to Individual Needs (13:35) Conclusion and Next Steps

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Gone are the days where strength training was kept just for the off season, we all know the importance of having a year round approach.

However this shouldn’t be the same approach all year round. Your strength training will ebb and flow depending on your goals, your overall training load and your need for recovery.

Listen in to todays episode as Kriss delves further into how your strength training should adapt depending on your individual needs. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Client Case Study: The Importance of Individualized Strength Training (01:57) Year-Round Strength Training: Why It's Essential (03:08) The Role of Personalized Coaching in Endurance Training (04:51) Integrating Strength and Conditioning into a Busy Lifestyle (06:24) Comprehensive Strength and Conditioning: Beyond Weights and Gyms (08:56) The Long-Term Benefits of Consistent Strength Training (14:04) Conclusion and Invitation to Connect Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here

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We all know that freak accidents and injuries can happen as a result of a slip, trip or fall. But the majority of injuries sustained by endurance athletes are chronic, overuse injuries that can often be prevented.

In todays episode Kriss discusses running injuries in a bit more detail. 

From how our past and current lifestyle habits can predispose us to certain injuries, to what mental checklist we can start to build in order to reduce the likelihood of them occuring in the first place.

(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance (00:40) Preventing Common Running Injuries (01:52) Understanding Injury Causes and Prevention (03:33) The Role of Biomechanics and Training Programs (06:02) Importance of Individualized Strength and Conditioning (11:51) Recovery, Nutrition, and Program Design (15:50) Holistic Approach to Injury Prevention (16:50)Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here

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