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.

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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