154: What Hybrid Training Is, What It Isn’t, and Why You Should Do It

In this episode, I break down hybrid athlete training—how to pair heavy lifting with endurance running without burning out. I share what I’m learning from Ironman prep, why flexibility beats perfection, and the biggest myths holding athletes back. From military lessons to the post-pandemic rise of hybrid training, this is how to balance strength and endurance.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction

02:22 Defining Hybrid Training

07:33 Addressing Criticisms of Hybrid Training

13:15 Historical Influences on Hybrid Training

16:24 Personal Journey and Training Philosophy

27:27 Flexibility in Hybrid Training

33:46 Adapting Training to Different Goals

36:11 Current Training Focus and Routine

40:34 Sample Weekly Training Schedule

47:25 Adjusting Training Based on Goals

51:37 Balancing Strength and Endurance

54:32 Optimizing Training Sessions

58:24 Managing Lower Body Strength and Running

01:04:01 Personalizing Your Hybrid Training

01:06:03 Conclusion and Future Content

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