Episode 564: Strength Training Secrets for Runners with Chris Lee (Coaching Series Episode 4)

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We’ve got an awesome episode lined up for you today in our coaching series. I’m chatting with Chris Lee, a powerhouse in the world of strength and conditioning. He’s the Kinesis Director at Kinesis Integrated in Boulder, Colorado, and he’s also the Athletic Performance Director and Strength Coach for the Adidas Pro Team, Tinman Elite. Chris has an impressive background, having been the head of strength and conditioning for AxGen Sports Genetics. You might recognize his name from publications like Runners World, Bicycling Magazine, and Triathlete Magazine. He’s also worked with big names like Whoop Adidas. Plus, he’s a former professional triathlete and collegiate swimmer, so he really knows his stuff when it comes to sports performance.

In this episode, we dive into the world of strength training and how it can benefit endurance athletes, especially runners. Chris shares valuable insights on how dedicating time to strength training can make you a stronger, more efficient runner and help prevent injuries. And he’s got a cool new project in the works that he shares about!

So, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you won’t want to miss this conversation!!

What we talked about:

6:00- Chris’ background

10:55- Strength training plan for marathoners

15:00- Injury prevention for various common injuries

30:00- The app that he has built out

39:00- Thoughts on creatine

43:00- Key takeaways on strength training

50:45- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

WhichWeight App

KinesisIntegrated.com

Book recommendations:

The Performance Cortex

The Untethered Soul

Musician he mentions:

Tash Sultana

Other Coaching Series Episodes:

Diljeet Taylor – Episode 455

Jenna Wrieden – Episode 453

Kevin Hanson – Episode 451

Sheila Burrell – Episode 449

Ryan Hall – Episode 447

Jon Green – Episode 445

High school coaching series:

Chris Turner – Episode 477

Chuck Schwartz – Episode 483

Lisa Taylor – Episode 481

Robyn McGillis and Marie Markham – Episode 479

Brian Rosetti – Episode 475

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