How to Balance Strength and Running for Race Training!

Believe it or not, a lot of folks out there have fitness goals that light them up from the inside out that aren't Strength Training! 

 

One of the most common goals I have seen in the last decade of coaching?
Race Goals!

I. Love. This.
But...how do we fit Strength Training in with our runs?

Strength Training is a non-negotiable not only for our health and vitality as we age but for keeping us stronger, injury-free runners!

Today we discuss tips for working Strength Training into your Race Prep - no matter the mileage. 

We also talk about the importance of off-season Strength Training.

And the importance of tracking your cycle to both optimize your goals and make sure you are avoiding overtraining!

 

References in today's pod:

Episode 18: Tips for New Runners
Episode 21: Am I Lifting Heavy Enough?

 

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Jason Fitzgerald

 

And as always! Please feel free to reach out to me with questions/ideas for the podcast at kinsey@raiderfitacademy.com

Thank you for listening! AROO!