s1/e21 Strength Training for Runners with Stacey Gross (@s__gross)

Questions about strength training and how it fits into your running? Wondering how important it is? RRCA Running Coach Stacey Gross ( @s__gross ) answers all your questions! We talk about... HOW & WHY strength training is important for runners Why hills don’t replace strength training How to include strength in your training Heavy weights/lower reps vs lighter reps/higher reps Key strength training moves for runners Bodyweight, bands, kettlebells, and weights Muscles soreness & DOMS Strength train pre- or post-run? Hip strength exercises Harder or more complicated doesn’t equal better! Strength in a taper AND MORE!!! -- Stacey is an iced coffee-loving runner from the city of Brotherly Love. She is an RRCA Certified Run Coach and a member of the Run to the Finish coaching team. She is also a sponsored Klean Athlete. You will find Stacey putting in the work on the road and also in the gym. She strongly believes that to become a stronger runner you need to do more than just log miles. -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe! TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co