As runners, we all know we need to strength train, but most runners doesn’t really know what that entails. Dr. Gabby Go discusses the importance of strength training for runners and provides insights on how to execute it correctly. In this episode, she educates runners on principles of strength training and emphasizes the need for progressive overload as well as individualized programs tailored to the specific needs of runners. Gaby highlights the benefits of strength training. She also addresses common mistakes and misconceptions about strength training, such as the belief that it will make runners bulky or slow them down. Gaby also shares her insights and experiences as a marathon runner and how to incorporate strength training into our running routines.
Episode Outline
00:00
Introduction and Background
07:59
What is Strength Training?
09:02
Common Mistakes in Strength Training
15:46
Benefits of Strength Training for Runners
20:15
Frequency of Strength Training
25:52
Difference Between Strength Training and Cross Training
28:31
Important Muscle Groups for Runners
33:59
Sets, Reps, and Rest Periods
39:49
Importance of Rest and Recovery
41:39
Advice for New Runners
42:19
Connect with Dr. Gabby Go
05:00
Training for a Marathon
15:00
Injury Prevention and Recovery
25:00
Nutrition and Hydration
35:00
Mental Preparation and Motivation
43:00
Acknowledging Coaches and Support
About Gaby
Dr. Gaby Go is a former D1 athlete and marathoner. Her personal injury experiences and athletic career sparked her journey to physical therapy alongside a special interest in treating endurance athletes. She currently works as a sport & performance physical therapist at Health Baller located in Rockville, MD. She is also the founder of Go Run Stronger, a virtual platform that offers 1:1 run coaching, strength coaching, and a monthly subscription to strength & running related injury programs. She is dedicated to her work and passionate about empowering her patients and clients to reach their individual goals. She emphasizes performance-based injury prevention and rehabilitation through strength, mobility, and adequate recovery. Follow her so you can learn tips to stay injury-free when running @dr.gabygo!
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As runners, we all know we need to strength train, but most runners doesn’t really know what that entails. Dr. Gabby Go discusses the importance of strength training for runners and provides insights on how to execute it correctly. In this episode, she educates runners on principles of strength training and emphasizes the need for progressive overload as well as individualized programs tailored to the specific needs of runners. Gaby highlights the benefits of strength training. She also addresses common mistakes and misconceptions about strength training, such as the belief that it will make runners bulky or slow them down. Gaby also shares her insights and experiences as a marathon runner and how to incorporate strength training into our running routines.
Episode Outline
00:00
Introduction and Background
07:59
What is Strength Training?
09:02
Common Mistakes in Strength Training
15:46
Benefits of Strength Training for Runners
20:15
Frequency of Strength Training
25:52
Difference Between Strength Training and Cross Training
28:31
Important Muscle Groups for Runners
33:59
Sets, Reps, and Rest Periods
39:49
Importance of Rest and Recovery
41:39
Advice for New Runners
42:19
Connect with Dr. Gabby Go
05:00
Training for a Marathon
15:00
Injury Prevention and Recovery
25:00
Nutrition and Hydration
35:00
Mental Preparation and Motivation
43:00
Acknowledging Coaches and Support
About Gaby
Dr. Gaby Go is a former D1 athlete and marathoner. Her personal injury experiences and athletic career sparked her journey to physical therapy alongside a special interest in treating endurance athletes. She currently works as a sport & performance physical therapist at Health Baller located in Rockville, MD. She is also the founder of Go Run Stronger, a virtual platform that offers 1:1 run coaching, strength coaching, and a monthly subscription to strength & running related injury programs. She is dedicated to her work and passionate about empowering her patients and clients to reach their individual goals. She emphasizes performance-based injury prevention and rehabilitation through strength, mobility, and adequate recovery. Follow her so you can learn tips to stay injury-free when running @dr.gabygo!
Connect with Gaby
Connect with Dr. Kat
Apply For Run Coaching with Dr. Kat!
To Inquire About Physical Therapy with Dr. Kat
Listen and Subscribe