The Surprising Metrics That Reveal When You're Overtraining or Under-Recovering

About this episode

Strength and Conditioning coach Tom Waite discusses the importance of strength training for runners to enhance performance and prevent injuries.

Send us Fan Mail Most runners overlook a vital secret to boosting performance and avoiding injuries—strength training isn't just a supplement, it's the foundation. In this episode, Strength and Conditioning coach Tom Waite, who has trained elite athletes, reveals how simple gym movements can dramatically elevate your running game, even with just two sessions a week. Discover why focusing on basic movement patterns like squats and hip extensions can stave off injury, improve longevity, and unl...

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Host: Brian Patterson

Guest: Tom Waite

Topics covered

• overtraining
• strength training
• running performance
• injury prevention
• conditioning

Keywords

• overtraining
• strength training
• running
• injury prevention
• conditioning
• performance
• gym movements

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