Your Hybrid Training Crash Course | s5/e27 | Running Explained Podcast

This week we are diving into HYBRID TRAINING for endurance runners with exercise physiologist and hybrid athlete Dr. Alyssa Olenick (@doclyssfitness)! Hybrid training isn't just about picking between strength or endurance – it's about embracing BOTH for both health and performance goals. Dr. Olenick breaks down the interference effect, explains the shifting application of training intensity, and goes through hybrid training in the off-season all the way through your pre-race taper PLUS many more insights and educational tidbits along the way! Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD in Exercise Physiology 02:53 What is Hybrid Training? 10:24 Concurrent Training & the Interference Effect 20:30 Determining Your Training Tolerance 30:36 Are Hills the Same as Lifting? 38:29 Discomfort in Trying New Things 46:48 How Fitness Classes Can Fit Into Your Training 51:34 Lifting In-Season vs Out of Season 01:00:07 Losing Fitness or Post-Race Fatigue? 01:10:32 Underestimating Long-Term Accomplishments 01:17:10 Setting Realistic, Long-Term Goals 01:23:38 Enjoying the Training Process About Alyssa: Dr. Alyssa Olenick is an Exercise Physiologist, sports nutritionist, weight lifter, and ultra runner. She is known for her high energy and sassy approach to bringing science to your training in a no-nonsense way. Alyssa has helped thousands of women crush big lifting goals, cross race finish lines, or even do both. Website: www.doclyssfitness.com Instagram: @doclyssfitness -- 🚨 1:1 COACHING SPOTS OPEN NOW 🚨 Ready to finally train with a plan that’s built around YOU? ㅤ If you're chasing a big goal, whether it's your first marathon or a shiny new PR, our incredible coaches are accepting new 1:1 coaching clients! ㅤ ✅ Personalized training ✅ Weekly support + adjustments ✅ Strategy, structure, and accountability ✅ Expert coaching to help you actually hit your goals