The Consequences of Neglecting Strength Training For Runners

07/11/2025 1h 9min

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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. Run Long Run Healthy is brought to you by Marathon Handbook.➡ https://marathonhandbook.comSubscribe to the Run Long Run Healthy podcast:➡ Spotify: https://bit.ly/RLRH-spotify➡ Apple podcasts: apple.co/43iqUKxGet the RLRH weekly newsletter (choose free or paid):➡ https://marathonhandbook.com/run-long...➡ https://runlongrunhealthy.substack.com/Follow us online:BRADY ON X ➡ https://x.com/B_Holmer/PHYSIOLOGICALLY SPEAKING (Brady's Newsletter)  ➡ https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.com/MARATHON HANDBOOK IG ➡   / marathon.handbook00:00 Why runners need strength training06:30 Defining ‘strength training for runners’ weightlifting and bodyweight applications11:00 how to incorporate strength work14:46 how to start weightlifting, and gym anxiety19:46 Training schedule structure21:46 Strength training at home, equipment26:05 The Minimum Effective Dose of Strength Training for Runners29:46 Jason’s home strength training setup32:26 Injury Prevention Protocols37:35 How to deal with performance plateaus43:46 What new research has influenced your running and coaching in the last 10 years?50:50 Supershoes and shoe rotation55:10 advice for aging runners57:56 How Jason approaches running as a dad in his 40s01:02:56 Looking towards our 60s, 70s, and beyond