About this episode
This episode discusses how weak links in the body can hinder running performance and offers insights on improving strength and efficiency.
Today’s episode is called “Your Weak Links Are Slowing You Down” — and if running has been feeling harder than it should lately, this might be the reason why. Most runners think the problem is fitness. Or age. Or mileage. So they run more. Push harder. Add speed work. But they ignore the small, unglamorous parts of the body that actually control everything: the ankles, the hips, and the core. When those areas aren’t doing their job, your stride gets inefficient. Your power leaks. Your pace plateaus. And little aches start to show up. This isn’t about random corrective exercises or doing clamshells forever. It’s about understanding where strength actually matters — and how to fix the weak links that are quietly holding you back. If you want running to feel stronger, smoother, and more efficient, this episode is for you. Start The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project Ready to stop guessing and start making real progress? If you’re training hard but not getting the results you want… If running feels harder than it should… If you know you could be leaner, stronger, and more confident — but you’re not sure what to fix first… That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project…
People in this episode
Host: Patrick McGilvray
Topics covered
- running efficiency
- strength training
- core stability
- injury prevention
- running technique
Keywords
- running
- strength
- efficiency
- core
- injuries
- training
- performance
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