Strength training and running (or rolling)

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Many runners will run hard one day, strength train the next, then run again on the third day, then repeat. The problem with this plan is that you're never getting recovered enough to do either one well!


When you strength train after a long run or a fast speed session, you are stacking your hard efforts together so that you can space out your recovery. This allows your rest or easy days to be truly restorative, so you can run faster again later!


Yes, this is CHALLENGING and yes, you WILL be tired. But if your goal is to be a better runner, it's okay to be a little tired before doing your strength work.


If you absolutely can't lift after a run, either because of time constraints or mental ones, try starting with mini strength sessions of 5-10 minutes, preferably after a run, but really any time. A little goes a long way if you are consistent!


💡TIP FOR AFTERNOON/EVENING RUNNERS: It's okay to hit the gym the morning after a hard run as long as you are keeping the rest of the day (and perhaps the next day) easy and restorative!


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