Strength Training to Run Safe and Run Fast
Do you struggle to get in your strength work or you don’t know what to do or how you should schedule your strength days in with your running?
In this episode we are going to chat about all things strength training to run safe and run fast so you can gain some insight, confidence, and clarity on what your strength training should look like!
Dr. Scott Greenberg is our guest today and he has an extensive background in all areas of sports medicine. Scott has an extensive background in all areas of sports medicine. He has over 20 years of experience including a lot of experience in foot/ankle rehabilitation, running medicine and foot orthotic fabrication.
To go along with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and BS in Exercise and Sports Science, he is a Certified Endurance Running Specialist Through US Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association. He holds certifications in track and field through USA Track and Field, and Strength and Conditioning through the NSCA. He is also the Lead Instructor for our friends over at RunDNA who if you remember we had the founder of RunDNA Doug Adams on the show in episode 117!
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In this episode we cover:
What does strength training mean?
What kind of strength training should runners do?
Should you strength train as a runner? And if so why?
What are the benefits of strength training for running?
How can you stay motivated to get in strength work?
How many times a week should a runner do strength training?
How do you format strength training for runners?
Related Resources:
SPARK Blueprint: 5 Tips To Run Stronger & Healthier
https://programs.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint
Episode 70
What Muscles are Best to Strengthen for Running with Dr.Scotti
https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/what-muscles-are-best-to-strengthen-for-running-with-dr-duane-scotti/
Episode 45
Best Exercises for Running with Dr. Duane Scotti
https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/which-exercise-is-best-for-running/
Episode 2
How To Strength Train To Run: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/strength-train-to-run/
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Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner to set you up for success for your next race?
Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.
Learn more with this behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://programs.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching
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Connect with Dr. Scott Greenberg:
Website: https://runsaferunfast.com/
Instagram: @scottigreenberg.dpt
Facebook: Run Safe, Run Fast with Scott Greenberg
Twitter: @runsaferunfast
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Duane Scotti, PT, PhD, DPT
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You can teach an old dog new tricks!!! I have never considered myself a runner and I knew I needed to be smart about it because I am no spring chicken. Spark preached getting strong and healthy to be injury free and they practice what they preach. I am soooo glad I made the investment in me! I finished my half marathon last weekend and couldn’t be any happier! The program fed me all the steps I needed to essentially learn how to run long distance, build strength, nutrition help, a forum of other runners and probably most important was the 1:1 coaching. I had no idea how to tackle training for a 1/2 marathon and this program broke all of it down, had it individualized for me and we tweaked as we went to make sure I was staying healthy and strong. I had so many questions the week prior to my race and Coach Cat was always there for me and answering all the questions and issues I had-and believe me there were a lot! The biggest benefit I think I got was the strength. I am strong and fit. But most important was what I gained emotionally. I built confidence and strength I didn’t know I had, even at my age. Honestly could not have done this without Spark Healthy Runners!
My Healthy Runner journey started after I had battled bilateral achilles pain for a few months and was frustrated how it affected my running. As soon as I talked to Duane I knew I had made the right decision. His positivity, enthusiasm and genuine care are infectious. The training plan that was tailored to me included specific exercises to rehab my injury and I was so excited that I didn’t have to stop running. It took patience to only run slow for a few weeks but I trusted the process and it got me me to where I am now: running pain free. We made adjustments to the plan throughout whenever needed having someone in your corner that is always there with guidance and support throughout the process was invaluable.
I just ran my second half marathon, both with Duane’s coaching, and PR’d by over 9 minutes! I got all choked up in the last mile when I realized that I felt strong and could still kick it up a notch.
I’m so thankful for the Healthy Runner program, community and the entire coaching team for all the support!
Wanting to run more consistently, and to increase my long run distance and total weekly mileage, I was concerned about hip pain due to hip alignment issues. This is an issue I had when I trained for my first half marathon several years ago. Having listened to the Healthy Runner podcast for the past couple years, I knew Duane Scotti could help. I signed up for the four-month strength and running training program and am extremely happy with the results.
The program Duane and Coach Whitney developed for me was exactly what I needed. It was tailored to my needs and to my target race. Coach Whitney was very helpful, and with the biweekly coaching calls, we were able to fine tune the program based off my performance and feedback.
At the end of the program, I completed a 10K trail race feeling strong and pain free.
I highly recommend Duane Scotti and the Healthy Runner training programs.