S6E3: What Strength Training for Runners Looks Like
From More Train, Less Pain; Engineering the Adaptable Athlete by Dr. Michelle Boland & Dr. Tim Richardt
October 6, 2025 · 55 min · Season 6
About this episode
Michelle and Tim discuss strength training for runners, covering various exercises and considerations for different types of runners.
On today’s episode Michelle and Tim discuss strength training for runners- both variables to consider and specific exercises for different types of runners. In this episode they discuss developing exercises with a turn component, exercises for the typical runner body structure, undoing specificity for elite athletes, off- vs. in-season adjustments, weekly frequency, equipment logistics, upper body vs. lower body volume, and double days. Listen, subscribe, and tell your friends… 2025 Boston Health & Performance Summit November 2nd: https://www.reframeperformance.com/2025-bhps Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/ Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland Contact Tim: ascendrehabandperformance.com or @ascend_rehab_and_performance
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Michelle Boland, Dr. Tim Richardt
Topics covered
- strength training
- runners
- exercise variables
- elite athletes
- season adjustments
- upper body vs lower body
- training frequency
Keywords
- strength training
- runners
- exercise
- elite athletes
- training frequency
- upper body
- lower body
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Reframe Performance, ascendrehabandperformance.com, michelleboland-training.com
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