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How And Why Runners Should Be Lifting Weights

Mar 14, 202522 minEp. 85
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Episode description

Angus and Graham dive into the importance of weight training for runners, exploring how it enhances performance, prevents injuries, and balances the unique demands of the sport.

They share insights from elite marathoners who incorporate strength training into their routines, explaining how targeted lifting can help runners achieve specific goals. Since running places significant strain on each leg individually, they discuss how strength training corrects muscular imbalances.

Drawing from their own experiences, they reveal the challenges they've faced as runners and how weight training has helped them overcome obstacles.

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