A lot of runners believe that when it comes to exercise, running is more than enough.

They love running, do it 6-7 days a week, and don’t feel the need to do anything else.

Then there are those runners who believe in the power of cross-training.

Some believe in it so hard that they find themselves doing some form of cross-training 6-7 days a week in addition to running!

Wherever you fall on this spectrum, there are some forms of cross-training that provide more benefits to you as a runner.

In this episode, I explain what cross-training is, what it isn’t, and offer suggestions for the best cross-training exercises for runners.

For more info on building strength vs hypertrophy, check out episode 199. Strength, Power, and Hypertrophy for Runners.

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