Strength Training for Runners Archives

Strength vs. Power: How to Lift So You Race Faster with Professor Andy Galpin

Posted March 24, 2022
BY Christine

Speed is a big goal for many runners. But it’s not everything! By learning to focus on power as well, runners will learn how to race faster and more efficiently.

Andy Galpin, PhD is a professor of Bioenergetics and …

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Strength Coach Tony Gentilcore Answers YOUR Weightlifting Questions

Posted November 11, 2021
BY Christine

Strength training is not cross-training for runners – it’s fundamental to getting stronger, faster, and healthier. If you’re new to weightlifting, strength experts like today’s guest, Tony Gentilcore, can make lifting heavy weights less intimidating.

Weightlifting is critical for …

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Menachem Brodie on the Finer Details of Strength Training for Endurance

Posted July 11, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

For over 15 years, Menachem Brodie has been coaching endurance athletes to new personal bests. Today, we’re getting lost in the weeds with strength training for runners.

Menachem Brodie is an exercise scientist, USA Cycling Expert level coach and …

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Strength Coach Tony Gentilcore on Deadlifts: Form, Dangers, and Function

Posted December 10, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Studying different sports and disciplines is a great way to develop your understanding of running. The commonalities and underlying principles are often universal.

A few years ago, I was an instructor at an adult fitness camp. For four days, …

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Happy 2018: Welcome to the Year of Strength

Posted January 4, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’m ready to make 2018 your best year of running ever. Will you join me and take the next step with your training?

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