Strength For Endurance Podcast

In todays episode Kriss breaks down how at SFE we've helped multiple individuals successfully return from stress fractures and bone stress injuries, to training and racing with confidence (up to and over distances of 100miles). This has not come from just considering a running program or how far or fast to run, it's come from having a much wider and detailed conversation around nutrition, recovery and how you are balancing your overall training load. Listen in as Kriss shares his knowledge and experience of this topic. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Understanding Bone Stress Injuries (01:40) Preventing Recurrence of Bone Stress Injuries (04:05) The Role of Nutrition and Recovery (07:43) Addressing Training Errors and Mismanagement (10:00) Rehabilitation and Return to Running (11:13) Understanding Load Tolerance (11:37) Reintroducing Running: Low Dose, High Frequency (12:25) Importance of Strength and Conditioning (13:17) Balancing Training and Recovery (15:00) Managing Training Load and Nutrition (15:36) Addressing Injury Sites and Training Adjustments (16:09) Avoiding the Romanticism of Running (16:49) Building Resilience and Preventing Future Injuries (21:01) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

Are you training for a marathon this year? Whether it's your first or your 25th, naturally we all want to do well; get to the start line in one piece and then have the best race possible. But we all know it's not that simple, and for many of us the journey to race day can bring a rollercoaster of highs and lows, including getting injured. So how can we minimise the risk of injury in when it comes to training for a marathon? In todays episode Kriss shares 5 key tips to preventing setback. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) Key Insights for Marathon Training (02:13) Group Training Sessions: Risk vs Reward (07:10) Importance of Strength and Conditioning (08:16) Managing Training Load and Deloading (09:06) Managing Training Load (10:17) Avoiding Fictional Numbers (12:22) Setting Realistic Goals (13:13) Building Consistency (15:55) Final Thoughts and Engagement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

It's common to have periods of time in our lives where training takes a back seat, whether its due to sickness, injury, work or family commitments. But it's how you come back to training, how you reintroduce training volume and intensity that really matters. Too hard, too soon and it's not uncommon for 'the wheels to fall off'. But approached the right way with patience, strategy and gradual progression you'll be back to feeling like yourself in no time. Listen in as Kriss shares his thoughts on this topic (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Challenge of Restarting Training (01:10) Managing Expectations and Mindset (01:52) Practical Steps for Easing Back into Training (03:03) Adjusting Intensity and Frequency (04:19) Reestablishing Routines and Habits (07:59) Individualized Approach to Training Cycles (08:39) Adjusting Training Post-Injury (08:56) Finding Middle Ground with a Coach (09:42) Rebuilding After a Setback (10:25) Confidence in Training (11:53) Importance of Technique and Form (13:47) Psychological Resilience in Training (14:52) Consistency and Long-Term Goals (15:41) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

Runners often make the mistake of neglecting strength training as their mileage increases, leading to injuries. Maintaining strength work year-round is crucial for endurance athletes. The podcast discusses how to integrate strength sessions effectively, scaling them as running volume rises while keeping quality consistent. The importance of foundational strength through targeted workouts is emphasized, along with quick micro sessions to address weaknesses. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize their strength and conditioning alongside their running goals.

Cross training can often be one of the most under-utilised variables within an endurance training plan and something many of us could integrate more. Why? Managing training load, preventing injury, increasing aerobic capcity, speed, power and strength - cross training can provide an ideal environment for performance gains when integrated appropriately. Listen in as Kriss shares a few considerations when adding cross training into your program. (00:00) Introduction to the Podcast (00:40) The Importance of Cross Training (01:20) Benefits and Variations of Cross Training (01:50) Integrating Cross Training into Your Routine (03:43) Specific Cross Training Activities (09:40) Dosage and Balance in Cross Training (12:50) Year-Round Cross Training Strategies (14:21) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Todays guest Taylor Doyle joined us at SFE with the goal of riding The Pan Celtic Magnum Opus (2024), a self-navigated cycling challenge taking riders through Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Isle of Man, Cornwall and Brittany - a distance of over 2000miles. Building strength for this goal event had it's own challenges - New to strength and conditioning, a recent ACL rupture and her life 'on the road' meant her training sessions were rarely ever in the same place. But Taylor's consistency and hard work were rewarded as she took the womens crown for this gruelling race. Today Kriss catches up with Taylor as she prepares for The Atlas Mountain Race in February, a fixed route, unsupported, single-stage cycling race in Morroco covering a distance of approximately 1350km, 25,000m of climbing and 8 days to complete. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Catching Up with Taylor: Unique Adventures and Upcoming Challenges (01:03) The Atlas Mountain Race: An Ultra-Distance Cycling Challenge (02:45) Training and Preparation: Overcoming Setbacks and Building Strength (04:53) Balancing Work and Training: The Life of a Remote Media Manager (07:36) The Journey to Ultra-Distance Racing: From Injury to Triumph (16:09) Sustainable Racing: Plastic-Free and Conscious Consumption (22:17) Final Thoughts and Future Plans Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

Many of you will have days where you are doing more that one training session. Maybe you're a multisport athlete, you might be doubling up your S&C with something else or you're looking to build running volume for some longer distance events. Today we look a little closer at how to go about these double days effectively. What your fuelling looks like, the intensity of the sessions, the importance of individualising your approach and of course how to adjust your strength training accordingly. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Mastering the Double Training Day (01:29) Key Considerations for Double Training Days (03:42) Prioritizing and Sequencing Your Training (08:26) The Importance of Recovery and Fueling (12:14) Adjusting Strength Training for High Volume Days (14:02) Weekly Structure and Individualized Approach (15:30) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

These days we have an abundance of information and ideas available at our finger tips, especially if you use social media channels or Youtube. But often it can be hard to know who to trust and what information is actually relevant to you. In todays episode Kriss discusses this in more detail and explains why developing your own 'information filter' will benefit your training, injury recovery and performance. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Should You Copy Exercises from Social Media? (00:58) Benefits and Risks of Social Media Exercises (03:03) Evaluating the Source and Suitability of Exercises (04:27) Progressions and Individualization in Training (11:08) The Importance of Fundamentals and Consistency (14:46) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

As humans we're creatures of habit. We find something we like, it works and we stick to it. This is great.....until it's not. Plateau hits or improvements stall and we can even find ourselves going backwards. But often we overlook that it might be our approach that needs changing. Today Kriss discusses the signs to look out for - signs it's time for change…..change for the better. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Identifying Key Signs for Program Change (01:39) Lack of Progress and Plateauing (04:23) Dealing with Pain and Reoccurring Injuries (07:11) Boredom and Lack of Motivation (09:26) Adapting to Lifestyle and Goal Changes (12:19) The Importance of Stimulus and Challenge (14:18) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

If you've been listening to this channel for a while now you'll know were big believers in having a individualised approach to your training. So exercises that are showcased as "the best…..the number one exercise…..the only exercise for…." always need be approached with a bit of caution and logic. However there are some strengthexercise that really ARE great for the majority of individuals, and through our 15+ years of coaching here at SFE have been used to test to develop the strength and performance of hundreds of athletes. Listen in as Kriss shares 5 of his favourite, and most utilised exercises he uses when working with clients, give them a go and let us know how you get on. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Best Bang for Your Buck Exercises (02:31) Exercise 1: Lateral Box Step Up (04:52) Exercise 2: Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge (06:28) Exercise 3: Heel Elevated Goblet Squat (09:00) Exercise 4: Kneeling Banded Wood Chop (11:14) Exercise 5: Low Level Plyometric Drill (14:28) Conclusion and Final Tips Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance