Episode 564: Strength Training Secrets for Runners with Chris Lee (Coaching Series Episode 4)

We’ve got an awesome episode lined up for you today in our coaching series. I’m chatting with Chris Lee, a powerhouse in the world of strength and conditioning. He’s the Kinesis Director at Kinesis Integrated in Boulder, Colorado, and he’s also the Athletic Performance Director and Strength Coach for the Adidas Pro Team, Tinman Elite. Chris has an impressive background, having been the head of strength and conditioning for AxGen Sports Genetics. You might recognize his name from publications like Runners World, Bicycling Magazine, and Triathlete Magazine. He’s also worked with big names like Whoop Adidas. Plus, he’s a former professional triathlete and collegiate swimmer, so he really knows his stuff when it comes to sports performance. In this episode, we dive into the world of strength training and how it can benefit endurance athletes, especially runners. Chris shares valuable insights on how dedicating time to strength training can make you a stronger, more efficient runner and help prevent injuries. And he’s got a cool new project in the works that he shares about! So, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you won’t want to miss this conversation!! What we talked about: 6:00- Chris’ background 10:55- Strength training plan for marathoners 15:00- Injury prevention for various common injuries 30:00- The app that he has built out 39:00- Thoughts on creatine 43:00- Key takeaways on strength training 50:45- End of podcast questions Show notes: WhichWeight App KinesisIntegrated.com Book recommendations: The Performance Cortex The Untethered Soul Musician he mentions: Tash Sultana Other Coaching Series Episodes: Diljeet Taylor – Episode 455 Jenna Wrieden – Episode 453 Kevin Hanson – Episode 451 Sheila Burrell – Episode 449 Ryan Hall – Episode 447 Jon Green – Episode 445 High school coaching series: Chris Turner – Episode 477 Chuck Schwartz – Episode 483 Lisa Taylor – Episode 481 Robyn McGillis and Marie Markham – Episode 479 Brian Rosetti – Episode 475 Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Support our sponsors: V.O2 Go to vdoto2.com and use the code “CoachLindsey” for 20% off your subscription Listen to my episode with the founder of V.O2 here Check out the new Brooks Glycerin Max at BrooksRunning.com