Episode 187: Minisode with Megan: Should Runners Lift Heavy? The Case For (and Against) Strength Training

In this minisode with Megan, she addresses the hotly debated topic, "Should runners lift heavy?" We outline pros and cons of strength training for runners, including injury risk/prevention, specificity, hormone levels, time spent training, and much more. Tune in, and be sure to let us know if you enjoyed this episode!

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Articles mentioned:

• Balsalobre-Fernández C, Santos-Concejero J, Grivas GV. Effects of Strength Training on Running Economy in Highly Trained Runners: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials. J Strength Cond Res. 2016 Aug;30(8):2361-8. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001316. PMID: 26694507. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26694507/
• Beattie, Kris1; Carson, Brian P.1; Lyons, Mark1; Rossiter, Antonia2; Kenny, Ian C.1 The Effect of Strength Training on Performance Indicators in Distance Runners, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: January 2017 - Volume 31 - Issue 1 - p 9-23. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001464. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2017/01000/the_effect_of_strength_training_on_performance.2.aspx.
• Karp, Jason R PhD Strength Training For Distance Running: A Scientific Perspective, Strength and Conditioning Journal: June 2010 - Volume 32 - Issue 3 - p 83-86. doi: 10.1519/SSC.0b013e3181df195b. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2010/06000/strength_training_for_distance_running__a.10.aspx
• https://labs.selfdecode.com/blog/creatine-kinase/