• E9 - Strength Training as the Fountain of Youth for Runners

  • Oct 15 2024
  • Length: 22 mins
  • Podcast

E9 - Strength Training as the Fountain of Youth for Runners

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • In this episode Alison explores the role of strength training in enhancing both running performance and longevity. She emphasizes the importance of lifting heavy weights with fewer reps to build muscle and bone density, which running alone cannot achieve, especially as we age. For runners balancing strength and running, she advises focusing on quality over quantity, prioritizing strength in the off-season, and integrating plyometrics over time.


    Resources Mentioned:

    • How to Set Your Running and Strength Training Weekly Schedule Blog Post: Gets into more details of how to schedule out your week including a few sample schedules.
    • RunStrong101: A 6-week strength training program for female runners.
    • Women’s Running Academy: A 12-week group coaching and education program to help female runners ditch the cycle of injury and burn out and finally make real, consistent progress towards their goals. (returning Fall 2025)

    Follow Along Between Episodes on Instagram and if you enjoyed this episode please give a share and tag me in your stories!
    Show More Show Less
Hygiene & Healthy Living Running & Jogging
Show More Show Less

What listeners say about E9 - Strength Training as the Fountain of Youth for Runners

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.