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Why Long-Distance Runners Should Strength Train

May 26, 202528 minEp. 59
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Episode description

Long-distance runners often hesitate to add strength training, for fear it will make them muscle-bound and heavy. But is that really what happens?

In this episode, we discuss a new study on well-trained long-distance runners, that looked into how adding strength training affected their running economy and performance.

The results? They’re really good! Let’s break them down and discuss how a long-distance runner should strength train.

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