Cross Training for Runners - Core Principles

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Cross-training can be a game-changer for runners! From reducing joint impact to boosting cardiovascular fitness, it has many benefits. But what about the drawbacks, like losing running-specific adaptations or risking overuse injuries? 🤔

In this video, we’ll dive into the best cross-training activities, how to balance them with running, and strategies to maximize benefits while minimizing risks. Whether you're recovering from an injury or enhancing performance, cross-training is your secret weapon!

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[GNP]

Everyone here should buy Andrew’s book “Run Elite”. It’s the best running book I’ve read. Learned a lot. Im in base training now and doing more and more strides. Going to read the book again once I get closer to supportive phase. And probably a 3rd time when I get to specific phase.

[RonanRuns]

November has been my offseason (went from 40 miles a week to 20 miles a week) + i got injured right before the start of November, and got sick a week ago lol. I've been doing so much strength training, and this video is exactly what i need👍👍.
2:30 really interesting stuff

[dward]

Excellent points, thanks for sharing. As a runner who is battling PF, the information is so timely

[bvophxm]

I highly recommend your book! It's entertaining and educational at the same time. Keep it up Andrew! 🏃‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

[Antonytherunner]

Great advice on cross training. 👌🏻 No.6 Hill climbing/walking/hiking outside. Cheaper than buying an indoor machine and likely to be better for mental health.

[camislotkin]

Would love to hear more about rowing as a supplemental cross training.

[caslone]

Just got a injury and scheduled pt. Not sure what’s wrong but something is and I’m quite sad after the past 2 years of hard work to get where I’m at. Don’t want to lose the fitness so I’m gonna get a spin bike asap. Thanks for the advice and encouragement

[randenlewis]

There is eliptigo now which is an elliptical inspired bike for outdoor use so you can measure distance

[iberiksoderblom]

I agree totally with this, but have to add a little regarding elite bikers and how they use the muscles. They do actually ALSO pull with the leg going up, as well as pushing down with the other leg.
But correctly: They don't have the impacts of landing, like runners do.
I can highly recomend implementing it, when training on a bike, as its really good training for your muscles on your shin and your hip flexors, and adds the amount of power you put down.

[chrisdtgordon]

Hey Andrew! I’m happy to see you. I hope you’re doing well.

[evan-kylelardinois]

I’m literally gonna hop on stair master next week now

[huntingforadventure]

Any thoughts on mini tramp for x training?

[justapedn]

David Roche said he crushed Leadville BECAUSE of cross training, not in spite of it. Runs 5 days/wk, cross trains (bike) the other two.

[sussybaka]

I was reading your book and when I got to the part about how many weeks to dedicate to each phase of training, I wanted to ask when should I peak during the outdoor track season? Im asking because our coaches will probably make us do support/specific training if I want to peak on my last race so I might diminish my base training phase and other concerns.

[sidneyrestauro]

Hi Andrew. Another question again. I'm trying to build my plan for march next yr's half marathon race. I'll only have 14 weeks to train. Should i lower the base training for 2 weeks so i can get 6 weeks each for support and specific? Or should i lower the other parts?

[marktopham]

Many sources tell me that because I’m getting on a bit I should run less frequently and cross train instead. But I love running and I don’t love cycling, swimming etc. Should I just carry on as I am and just cross train if I get injured?

[bmp]

I truly wish cardiovascular fitness did not decline quickly like you said.
Can you describe more details of why you think cardio fitness does not decline quickly?

[jakubtokarz]

I'm sad because Run Elite book isn't in Polish language

[bolmarauder]

Pool running is done with a flotation belt and your feet dont touch the ground