How Strength Workouts Change Throughout the Year as a RunDisney Runner

Season 1 Episode 19 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty

Hey! How's it goin?
In today's episode I'm talking about changing your strength workouts through the year as you change what you're doing with your running training.

1. Understanding the Phases of Your Running Journey

   • Detailed explanation of each phase of the running journey and its significance in training for races.

   • Illustration of how the phases are interconnected and how they affect your strength training routine.

2. Strength Workouts During the Training Phase

   • Emphasis on the primary focus of the training phase: preparing for the upcoming race.

   • Discussion on how strength workouts should complement running training without being the main priority.

   • Recommendation to avoid introducing new or significantly heavy exercises during this phase.

3. Adjusting Strength Training During Taper and Race Week

   • Explanation of the purpose of the taper phase and its impact on strength training.

   • Recommendation to reduce intensity and volume of strength workouts during taper and race week to conserve energy for the race.

4. Prioritizing Recovery and Rehabilitation During Rest and Recovery Phase

   • Emphasis on the importance of rest and recovery after a race to allow the body to recover from exertion and potential injuries.

   • Recommendation to focus on low-intensity, high-repetition exercises targeting supportive muscles to aid in recovery.

5. Building Strength During the Build Phase

   • Discussion on the significance of the build phase in preparing the body for future challenges.

   • Explanation of how this phase allows for the introduction of new exercises and heavier weights to build strength and resilience.

   • Emphasis on the role of strength workouts in injury prevention during this phase.

6. Avoiding Common Mistakes in Strength Training Timing

   • Addressing the misconception of focusing on strength training during the wrong phase of the running journey.

   • Explanation of why timing is crucial in incorporating strength workouts to avoid exacerbating injuries.

Looking for more resources?

Check out the links to free training plans and information about strength exercise videos below.