We are often told that strength training is a “non-negotiable” for longevity and performance. But for the self-coached trail runner who is balancing 40+ hour work weeks with a high-volume training block, nothing is free. Every hour spent in the gym is an hour not spent on the trails, and more importantly, it is an hour of recovery you are actively spending.

In this episode of the podcast, we look at the science proving, or disproving, the injury prevention and performance benefits of strength training, what determines performance in marathon and ultramarathon events, and what elite coaches tell us about performance.

This episode discusses why adding a stimulus isn’t just an addition, but a replacement of time or energy, when the aerobic benefit of a run outweighs the benefits of strength training while identifying who should double down on running and who should look towards strength training.

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Why Runners Should Not Strength Train: https://bornonthetrail.substack.com/p/why-you-should-not-strength-train?r=39kjk2

A Scientific Guide to Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: https://bornonthetrail.substack.com/p/a-scientific-guide-to-strength-training-for-runners?r=39kjk2

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