Is cross-training just for injured runners, or could it unlock your best running performance? We are joined in this episode by Mary Johnson, a running coach who recently ran a 3:08 at CIM. Mary has embraced cross-training as both an athlete and a coach; in this episode, she shares how it’s helped her get faster - and how it can do the same for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What counts as cross-training for runners?
If all runners benefit from cross-training
How doing workouts in cross-training can improve your fitness
If your heart rate is the same on cross-training workouts
How to motivate yourself to do cross-training
If cross-training is ever detrimental for runners
Mary has been a running coach since 2016 and is the founder of the popular Lift Run Perform coaching group. You can connect with her at itsamarython on Instagram or email at
[email protected].
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