{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Run Smarter Podcast","title":"Exercises & Program Planning for Runners with Richard Blagrove","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3053,"description":"Richard Blagrove is an authority in physiology and strength training for runners. He authored \"Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Runners\" and has an extensive background in coaching runners and conducting research on running strength and conditioning.\n\nMain Topics Discussed:\nApproach to Strength Training for Runners:Emphasis on understanding a runner’s goals, injury history, and current training regimen.\nThe importance of non-running activities in a runner's training plan.\nTailoring strength training programs to individual runner’s needs and circumstances.\nSpecific Training Advice for Recreational Runners:Recommendation for a minimum of two strength sessions per week.\nHow to integrate strength training with running routines.\nSuggestions for runners with limited access to gym equipment.\nStrength Training Principles:Starting with bodyweight exercises and progressing to more challenging variations.\nThe role of equipment like resistance bands and free weights.\nEmphasis on the importance of technique, especially when increasing load.\nPeriodization and Advancing Training:Adjusting rep ranges and load as runners become more experienced.\nThe concept of periodization in strength training for runners.\nCommon Concerns and Misconceptions:Addressing runners’ hesitations and misunderstandings about strength training.\nThe relationship between strength training and injury prevention.\n💥💥80% of Runners are Injured EVERY YEAR 😲 But it Doesn't Have to be You!\nAvoid being a statistic & sign up for the FREE 5-Day Injury Prevention Challenge\nRun Smarter YouTube Channel\nReceive Run Smarter Emails\nBook a FREE Injury chat with Brodie\nRun Smarter App IOS or Android\nPodcast Facebook group","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu6CIQL0sKEEn32UMHvSGj80p9Ns_xcjLGp-EWyJlqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}