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The Strength Running Podcast

Kobe Bryant’s Strength Coach Tim DiFrancesco on Injury Prevention (+ an announcement!)

Dec 7, 2023
Dr. Tim DiFrancesco, Kobe Bryant's Strength Coach, discusses the importance of strength training in running, injury prevention, and building durability. They introduce their new program, Run Strong, offering a special launch discount. They also delve into topics like running economy, the benefits of strength training, and the zones of lower body durability. It's an insightful conversation for runners looking to improve their performance and stay healthy.
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Quick takeaways

  • Strength training helps runners prevent injuries and improve performance by targeting key areas of the body.
  • Properly balancing training workload and incorporating strength training helps prevent chronic injuries and recurring injuries in runners.

Deep dives

Importance of Strength Training for Runners

Strength training is a powerful tool for building injury resilience and durability in runners. Many runners do not strength train enough, which contributes to high injury rates. By incorporating strength training, runners can improve their performance, prevent injuries, and enhance running economy. Strength training specifically targets important areas of the body such as the foot, Achilles and calf, hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors and quads, and IT band to build durability and muscle strength. Strength training also improves running economy by increasing springiness and responsiveness in stride.

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