The Consequences of Neglecting Strength Training For Runners

Jason Fitzgerald is one of the best known and best regarded running coaches online. As the founder of Strength Running, he is an expert in strength training for runners, injury prevention, overcoming plateaus, and longevity. Today we have a pretty wide-ranging conversation about strength training and running, including why it’s so important for runners, how to get started, what the minimum effective dose looks like, Jason’s tips for injury prevention and overcoming performance plateaus, as well as sports science and what he’s learned in the past 10 years. Run Long Run Healthy is brought to you by Marathon Handbook. ➡ https://marathonhandbook.com Subscribe to the Run Long Run Healthy podcast: ➡ Spotify: https://bit.ly/RLRH-spotify ➡ Apple podcasts: apple.co/43iqUKx Get the RLRH weekly newsletter (choose free or paid): ➡ https://marathonhandbook.com/run-long... ➡ https://runlongrunhealthy.substack.com/ Follow us online: BRADY ON X ➡ https://x.com/B_Holmer/ PHYSIOLOGICALLY SPEAKING (Brady's Newsletter) ➡ https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.com/ MARATHON HANDBOOK IG ➡ / marathon.handbook 00:00 Why runners need strength training 06:30 Defining ‘strength training for runners’ weightlifting and bodyweight applications 11:00 how to incorporate strength work 14:46 how to start weightlifting, and gym anxiety 19:46 Training schedule structure 21:46 Strength training at home, equipment 26:05 The Minimum Effective Dose of Strength Training for Runners 29:46 Jason’s home strength training setup 32:26 Injury Prevention Protocols 37:35 How to deal with performance plateaus 43:46 What new research has influenced your running and coaching in the last 10 years? 50:50 Supershoes and shoe rotation 55:10 advice for aging runners 57:56 How Jason approaches running as a dad in his 40s 01:02:56 Looking towards our 60s, 70s, and beyond