How to Identify Running Injuries and Actually Recover From Them

Strength training has become a popular topic in the running world, but many runners still misunderstand what effective strength work actually looks like. In this highlight from the Running Explained Podcast, we discuss why strength training for runners is about much more than just calf raises. While calf strength can play an important role in running performance and injury prevention, focusing on a single exercise or muscle group misses the bigger picture of what runners really need. A well designed strength program for runners should support the entire kinetic chain. That includes hips, glutes, hamstrings, core, and overall movement control, all of which help runners absorb impact, maintain efficient form, and tolerate higher training loads. In this conversation we break down common misconceptions around runner strength training and explain how a more comprehensive approach can help athletes stay healthy, build resilience, and perform better over time. If you are a runner trying to prevent injuries, improve durability, or get stronger for marathon or half marathon training, this discussion offers valuable insight into how strength training should fit into a smart endurance training plan. Subscribe for more conversations on running, mindset, performance psychology, and sustainable success. -- 🚨 TRAINING PLANS THAT ACTUALLY TRAIN YOU 🚨 ㅤ If you're chasing a big goal, whether it's your first race, next PR, or anything in between, you don’t need 1:1 coaching to train like a coach wrote your plan. Now you can follow the same strategy our coaching clients use, just in a self-guided format! ㅤ Running Explained Training Plans include: ㅤ ✅ Clear daily structure & run-by-run guidance ✅ Built-in recovery and rest (because that’s part of the plan too) ✅ Fueling & hydration tips so you’re not guessing ✅ Post-race recovery schedule ✅ Choose what works for YOU: mileage, kilometers, or time-based versions (all included!!!) ㅤ 💡 Not sure which plan to choose? There’s a quiz on the website to help you find your perfect match.