#124: Ryan Hall 2.0 on Strength Training For Runners, Lifting Heavy & Trail Running

About this episode

Ryan Hall discusses strength training for runners, injury prevention, and trail running in detail.

Thanks to Heavenly Heat Saunas and Somnos Lab for sponsoring this video! Get 6% off your sauna with code FLO at https://www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com/discount/FLO | Get 10% off your Cooling Sleep System with code FLO at https://somnuslab.com . Ryan Hall is the first American to run a Sub 2:05 marathon. After retiring from pro running, Ryan took up weightlifting & running coaching. In round 2 of our conversation, we discuss strength training for runners, injury prevention, trail running and more in much detail. Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lHCA5AxPgb0 Chapters: 0:00 — Master your mind, master your running 0:55 — Introducing Ryan Hall 1:28 — Heavenly Heat Saunas Sponsorship 2:42 — Morning routine, meditation, and body awareness 4:15 — What kind of meditation works best for Ryan 8:50 — How to release tension in the body 11:53 — Meditation, lifting, and staying present 15:12 — Following curiosity from road running to trail adventures 18:42 — Advice for road runners getting into trail running 21:40 — How to become a more well-rounded athlete 25:47 — Trail running, self-trust, and staying calm 31:56 — Electrolyte strategy 36:17 — Strength training: Build power, stay…

People in this episode

Host: Floris Gierman

Guest: Ryan Hall

Topics covered

• strength training
• injury prevention
• trail running
• weightlifting
• nutrition

Keywords

• strength training
• trail running
• injury prevention
• nutrition
• weightlifting

Sponsors

Heavenly Heat Saunas, Somnos Lab

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