<description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, hosts Adam, AJ, and special guest Chase, a seasoned physical therapist and competitive swimmer, delve into the world of cross-training for runners. They discuss why runners are drawn to cross-training, debunk common myths, and provide actionable advice to enhance your running journey. Topics include injury prevention, enhancing performance, and the best cross-training activities. Whether you're a dedicated runner or just curious about how cross-training can fit into your routine, this episode offers valuable insights to support your fitness goals.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4WC3OSPkZg&amp;t=0s"&gt;00:00&lt;/a&gt; Welcome and Guest Introduction&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4WC3OSPkZg&amp;t=56s"&gt;00:56&lt;/a&gt; Chase's Background and Experience&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4WC3OSPkZg&amp;t=103s"&gt;01:43&lt;/a&gt; Diving into Cross Training&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4WC3OSPkZg&amp;t=171s"&gt;02:51&lt;/a&gt; Injury Prevention and Cross Training&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4WC3OSPkZg&amp;t=401s"&gt;06:41&lt;/a&gt; Cross Training and Running Performance&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4WC3OSPkZg&amp;t=1287s"&gt;21:27&lt;/a&gt; Best Cross Training Activities for Runners&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4WC3OSPkZg&amp;t=1749s"&gt;29:09&lt;/a&gt; Final Thoughts and Takeaways&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;——&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.runmental.com/"&gt;Adam's website at RunMental&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/runmental"&gt;Adam's Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/runmental"&gt;RunMental facebook page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.upandrunningpt.com/"&gt;AJ's website at Up and Running Physical Therapy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/upandrunningpt"&gt;AJ's Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/upandrunningpt"&gt;Up and Running PT facebook page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Making Strides Podcast

AJ Cohen and Adam Schwerdt

#30: Cross-Training for Runners: Uncovering the Truth

NOV 22, 202436 MIN
Making Strides Podcast

#30: Cross-Training for Runners: Uncovering the Truth

NOV 22, 202436 MIN

Description

In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, hosts Adam, AJ, and special guest Chase, a seasoned physical therapist and competitive swimmer, delve into the world of cross-training for runners. They discuss why runners are drawn to cross-training, debunk common myths, and provide actionable advice to enhance your running journey. Topics include injury prevention, enhancing performance, and the best cross-training activities. Whether you're a dedicated runner or just curious about how cross-training can fit into your routine, this episode offers valuable insights to support your fitness goals. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 00:56 Chase's Background and Experience 01:43 Diving into Cross Training 02:51 Injury Prevention and Cross Training 06:41 Cross Training and Running Performance 21:27 Best Cross Training Activities for Runners 29:09 Final Thoughts and Takeaways —— Adam's website at RunMental Adam's Instagram RunMental facebook page AJ's website at Up and Running Physical Therapy AJ's Instagram Up and Running PT facebook page