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By Melissa Kendter
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Why should runners strength train? Today we cover some science-backed topics as to why strength training is a vital part of the piece of the puzzle. If you want to because a stronger, faster, and more an ache-free runner, you need to start picking up some weights. But, understanding the why and how is key to sticking with it.
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Running 26.2 miles, or 42 kilometers, is a big athletic feat that requires preparation, strategic planning, and a well thought out plan tailored to you, so that you have a successful marathon build and remain injury free.
We delve into the ins and outs of marathon training, then dive into 8 tips on how to prep, both mentally and physically, to have a successful training cycle.
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In today's episode we open up with an athlete's question in regards to shin splits and then take a deep dive into navigating the three pillars of the health triangle to help you unlock your potential with performance and general well-being: physical, mental, and social.
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Transitioning from the half to the full - what you need to know for beginner marathon training. It's so important to tackle the shorter distances as a runner before jumping into the longer distance races. You’ll sharpen your strength as a runner, sharpen your skills as a runner, sharpen your speed as a runner, so that your in the best shape to go into a half marathon training block to then a full marathon! If you’re ready to tackle that first marathon, I’m supremely happy you’re learning to transition from the half marathon to the full marathon. It’s a massive win to have that training under your belt for preventing injuries, burn out and just having more fun with all the milestones. Today we take a dive into a few key lessons and tips with hopes that they help you understand how to train for a marathon when you’re ready.
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Training fatigue is a super common component of building mileage whether it’s for a marathon, half marathon or triathlon. We’re requesting that each week the body do just a bit more, which requires breaking the body down to build it up. Theres a fine dance when training for a big endurance event of accumulation of fatigue but then balancing that with proper recovery to keep showing up week after week.
So today we delve into marathon training fatigue - when your runs suddenly feel very HARD. Is it growth fatigue or burnout?
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Reframing our mind from food as calories to food as FUEL.
Nutrition for runners, for hybrid athletes, for endurance athletes and people putting in a lot of work is a complex topic with so many variables, but at the core, the principles remain the same.
What makes my body feel good and WHY? How will this help my body recover and how will this help my body perform at its best?
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When it comes to running, when it comes to fitness, success takes TIME! There is no instant gratification, we have to be in it for the long haul. And with smart, effective training, anyone can make huge leaps in fitness and running performance over a long period of time. So in today's episode we cover just that!
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To train to failure or not? In the quest for physical fitness and muscular development, one controversial topic often emerges in discussions among fitness enthusiasts, gym goers and professionals alike: training to failure.
In this podcast we'll explores the scientific evidence surrounding training to failure, what it is, the pros and cons, and examine if it’s the best way to achieve your goals.
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Can you run a marathon and keep muscle? YES. Today we're going to dive into ways to maintain muscle mass while half or full Marathon training, or just having higher training volume in general. Because who doesn’t want to become their fittest self, run stronger and stop getting injured?
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How do you mix running and weightlifting? It’s a question that’s grown in popularity over the last 6 years as more runners realize the benefits of strength training and more weightlifters understand that cardio is still necessary! I truly believe that if you want the best results for your fitness and health, that’s where the idea of hybrid athlete training comes in to play. Now the thing is hybrid training has been around FOREVER, it's essentially concurrent training, or two different modalities of fitness coming together - like distance running and weight lifting. So during this podcast we break it down to the basics, so that it works for YOU.
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