In the majority of other sports, S&C is an equally valued component of athletic performance. The associated benefits it has on performance and the biggest risks if not.

So why in the broad spectrum of endurance sport is S&C still so diluted and undervalued?

Following a recent ultra-running "masterclas"s, where the experienced presenter downplayed the need for S&C into one 20 minute session a week - is this really what it's come to?

In a community of people who are pushing their bodies to extremes on trails, road or in the mounatains - expecting your body to keep giving, without a great S&C program is ludicrous.

Listen in as Kriss discusses more...

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Personal Disappointment and Masterclass Experience (01:42) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (02:30) Challenges Faced by Endurance Athletes (03:24) The Necessity of Comprehensive Training (04:19) The Role of Strength and Conditioning in Injury Prevention (05:03) The Reality of Endurance Training (09:30) The Need for Individualized Training Programs (13:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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