The Running Explained Podcast

*s4/e18 Your Hybrid Training Crash Course with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD (@doclyssfitness)

Aug 22, 2024
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Alyssa Olenick
Dr. Alyssa Olenick, an exercise physiologist and hybrid athlete, discusses the benefits of hybrid training for endurance runners. She explains the interference effect, shifting training intensity, and the application of hybrid training from off-season to pre-race taper. Dr. Olenick emphasizes the importance of balancing strength and endurance for health and performance goals, debunking myths about bulking up and highlighting the necessity of strength training for runners.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring the Intersection of Science and Fitness in Athlete's Journey
01:54 • 3min
3
Exploring Hybrid Training for Strength and Endurance
04:40 • 21min
4
The Power of Combining Running and Strength Training
25:29 • 7min
5
The Importance of Strength Training for Runners
32:36 • 16min
6
Hybrid Training for Endurance Athletes
48:51 • 14min
7
Balancing Running and Strength Training for Optimal Performance
01:02:28 • 26min
8
Coaching Strategies and Hybrid Training Insights in the Fitness Industry
01:28:18 • 4min