60: Strength Training for Runners

Tread Lightly Running Podcast

We received several listener questions about strength training for runners, and this episode has answers! 

Discussion points include:

  • Sample schedules for how to include strength training with your running
  • Should you always lift on the same day as a hard run?
  • What are the benefits of strength training for runners?
  • Managing muscle soreness from strength training
  • Should you run or lift first? 
  • Is bodyweight strength training enough for a strength training program for runners?
  • How heavy of weights should you use in a strength workout?
  • Should runners do upper body strength training?
  • How often should you strength train?
  • When to taper down strength training for marathon runners (and other race distances)

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2024-04-06 35 min

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