In this minisode with Megan, she addresses the hotly debated topic, "Should runners lift heavy?" We outline pros and cons of strength training for runners, including injury risk/prevention, specificity, hormone levels, time spent training, and much more. Tune in, and be sure to let us know if you enjoyed this episode!

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Articles mentioned:

• Balsalobre-Fernández C, Santos-Concejero J, Grivas GV. Effects of Strength Training on Running Economy in Highly Trained Runners: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials. J Strength Cond Res. 2016 Aug;30(8):2361-8. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001316. PMID: 26694507. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26694507/
• Beattie, Kris1; Carson, Brian P.1; Lyons, Mark1; Rossiter, Antonia2; Kenny, Ian C.1 The Effect of Strength Training on Performance Indicators in Distance Runners, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research: January 2017 - Volume 31 - Issue 1 - p 9-23. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001464. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2017/01000/the_effect_of_strength_training_on_performance.2.aspx. 
• Karp, Jason R PhD Strength Training For Distance Running: A Scientific Perspective, Strength and Conditioning Journal: June 2010 - Volume 32 - Issue 3 - p 83-86. doi: 10.1519/SSC.0b013e3181df195b. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2010/06000/strength_training_for_distance_running__a.10.aspx
• https://labs.selfdecode.com/blog/creatine-kinase/