About this episode

Dr. Duane Scotti discusses the importance of strength training for half marathon runners to prevent injuries and improve performance.

[Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free! What's the real goal of half marathon training? It's not pace. It's not mileage. It's preventing breakdown. Because if you're injured heading into race day… you won't hit your goals. In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down why strength training is the most misunderstood and most powerful tool in half marathon training. You'll learn: ✅ Why 7 out of 10 half marathon runners get injured ✅ How strength training increases durability and prevents common running injuries ✅ The simple weekly strength structure that works for busy runners ✅ How strength improves running efficiency (so pace feels easier) ✅ Why strength training helps you finish strong on race day Dr. Duane also shares a real runner success story showing how the right strength system helped an athlete handle hills, stay consistent, and conquer race day feeling strong. If you've been skipping strength training… or doing random workouts that don't match your running… this episode will give you clarity and a plan. Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Follow Through Here Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Training for…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Duane Scotti

Topics covered

• strength training
• half marathon
• injury prevention
• running efficiency
• athlete success stories

Keywords

• half marathon
• strength training
• injury prevention
• running efficiency
• training tips

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Organizations: Healthy Runner Podcast

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