Rich Blagrove's guest appearances

Rich Blagrove

The Runners Zone

The Endure Stronger Podcast

The Adaptive Zone

The Progress Theory

Bob Murray

Michele Letendre

Evan Peikon

Keith Baar

Rob Anderson

Greg Lehman

Nick Jankovskis

Georgie Bruinvels

Fergus Crawley

Mike Stewart

Mike Tuchscherer

Tom Goom

Carla Meijen

Benoy Mathew

Matt Lee

OwlTail

Nowadays most runners know that including strength training in their program is likely to improve their performance. However, most runners aren't actually doing any strength training, and those that are may not be seeing the benefits they hoped for. In order to help runners optimize their strength training, I invited Rich Blagrove, author of the book Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running, to join me on the show today.  I asked my listeners to submit their questions for Rich. Most of the questions revolved around the practicalities of including strength training in an already busy schedule. To help with this I have created a strength training plan based on the advice Rich provided in this episode. You can download the plan here.  Rich Blagrove, PhD is a Physiology Lecturer at Loughborough University, where he also heads up the Master's programme for Strength and Conditioning. He is an active researcher and lead author of influential papers looking at strength training and endurance performance, including Strength and Conditioning for Adolescent Endurance Runners (2020) and Effects of Strength Training on the Physiological Determinants of Middle- and Long-Distance Running Performance: A Systematic Review (2018). In 2015, Rich published the book Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running and followed that up in 2021 with the book The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running. Connect with Rich Blagrove  Twitter: @rich_blagrove Loughborough University Profile Email: R.C.Blagrove@lboro.ac.uk  Music By The Passion HiFi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theadaptivezone/message

Nowadays most runners know that including strength training in their program is likely to improve their performance. However, most runners aren't actually doing any strength training, and those that are may not be seeing the benefits they hoped for. In order to help runners optimize their strength training, I invited Rich Blagrove, author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Conditioning-Endurance-Running-Blagrove/dp/1847979874" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running</a>, to join me on the show today.  I asked my listeners to submit their questions for Rich. Most of the questions revolved around the practicalities of including strength training in an already busy schedule. To help with this I have created a strength training plan based on the advice Rich provided in this episode. You can <a href="https://matthewboydphysio.com/what-are-the-best-strength-exercises-for-runners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download the plan here.</a> Rich Blagrove, PhD is a Physiology Lecturer at Loughborough University, where he also heads up the Master's programme for Strength and Conditioning. He is an active researcher and lead author of influential papers looking at strength training and endurance performance, including <a href="https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/36033/1/Blagrove%20et%20al%20-%20Strength%20and%20Conditioning%20for%20Adolescent%20Endurance%20Runners%20AAM.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strength and Conditioning for Adolescent Endurance Runners (2020)</a> and <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-017-0835-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Effects of Strength Training on the Physiological Determinants of Middle- and Long-Distance Running Performance: A Systematic Review (2018)</a>. In 2015, Rich published the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Conditioning-Endurance-Running-Blagrove/dp/1847979874" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running</a> and followed that up in 2021 with the book <a href="https://www.routledge.com/The-Science-and-Practice-of-Middle-and-Long-Distance-Running/Blagrove-Hayes/p/book/9780367423186" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running</a>. Connect with Rich Blagrove <ul> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/rich_blagrove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rich_blagrove</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/richard-blagrove/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loughborough University Profile</a></li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:R.C.Blagrove@lboro.ac.uk">R.C.Blagrove@lboro.ac.uk</a></li> </ul> Music By <a href="http://www.thepassionhifi.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Passion HiFi</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/theadaptivezone/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/theadaptivezone/message</a>

What are the Best Strength Exercises for Runners? | with Rich Blagrove PhD

Hello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. On today’s episode, we have Dr Rich Blagrove, Lecturer in Physiology and Strength &amp; Conditioning at Loughborough University and researcher on strength training for middle and long-distance runners.Rich has a wealth of knowledge from over 10 years of coaching and researching how strength training can improve running performance. Here we discuss important topics such as what factors separate the elite and amateur runners, what types of strength training you should be doing to improve your running performance, and how strength training may reduce the chance of you experiencing an injury. Whether you’re an experienced runner or someone that is new to the sport there are plenty of take away messages you can implement into your own training.In this episode, we discuss:1:14 - Congratulations on Rich’s new book 2:18 - Rich’s Background 3:31 - The aim of Rich’s new book 6:47 - The main skills and/or qualities to develop to improve endurance running performance 9:22 - What physical qualities do elite marathon runners have which are lacking in amateur marathoners? 15:01 - Why strength training essential for running economy and long-distance running performance 18:21 - What types of strength training a runner should include in their training 20:19 - How to incorporate plyometric training into a runners program when running is already a plyometric activity 25:16 - Can long-distance runners do too much strength training? 29:38 - Does strength training reduce injury risk? 36:26 - How different would strength training look like when comparing a 5km runner to a marathon runner? 42:41 - Where is the line drawn between the roles of an S&amp;C coach and a running coach? What is the role of an S&amp;C coach within a running coaching team? 51:05 - How to get in contact with Rich This was a great episode with so many take away messages, which whether you are an experienced runner and amateur runner, or someone looking to start running, there is something in this episode to help you improve your running training.Here are some final thoughts on some key areas which really stood out to me.How using strength training to improve the running economy is really important for all levels of runnersHow a runner’s strength programme for all different distances will generally look the same (consist of strength, ballistic and plyometric training). How we structure these training modalities around running training which is the main differenceTake advantage of the warm-up. A great opportunity to regularly incorporate strength training. A warm-up if used appropriately is a form of strength training.One of Rich’s surveys that he did on runners for his PhD work showed that most runners mainly did strength training to reduce the risk of injury. However, it's proven that strength training improves performance, not reduces the risk of injury. Theoretically, strength training should decrease the risk of injury and it is definitely a reason why we all do it. Fewer injuries = better consistent running = increased performance. However, reducing injury risk is harder to prove and the quality of science on this isn’t great. FOLLOW OUR PODCASTFollow our Host / Guest@theprogresstheory@thepricep@rich_blagrove Work profile: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/richard-blagrove/Explore these Resources or Items Mentioned in the ShowRich’s books: The Science And Practice Of Middle And Long-distance Running Strength And Conditioning For Endurance RunningMentioned in this episode:The Progress Theory Hybrid Athlete Training TemplateHey, it’s Phil, I am quickly jumping on before the podcast to share with you an exciting announcement.  As part of our Hybrid Athlete focus in Series 5, The Progress Theory have teamed up with Strength Coach Nause to produce the Progress Theory Hybrid Athlete Template.  This template &amp; training dashboard is designed so you can create your own Hybrid training programme.   It monitors your max lifts, your training loads, and your ratings of perceived exertion for each session; allowing you to track your progress and ensure fatigue and the interference effect do not impede your training adaptations.  Strength Coach Nause, bridges the gap between the science and the art of strength and conditioning.   They provide prebuilt systems, like this Hybrid Athlete Template, that allows coaches and athletes to streamline their processes.   This custom-built programming provides user-friendly data collection, analysis and presentation which means you can get back to what you do best, coaching and training!  You can get your Hybrid Athlete Template via the website at theprogresstheory.com or in our bio on Instagram where you get 15% off at checkout     

Hello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. On today’s episode, we have Dr Rich Blagrove, Lecturer in Physiology and Strength &amp; Conditioning at Loughborough University and researcher on strength training for middle and long-distance runners.Rich has a wealth of knowledge from over 10 years of coaching and researching how strength training can improve running performance. Here we discuss important topics such as what factors separate the elite and amateur runners, what types of strength training you should be doing to improve your running performance, and how strength training may reduce the chance of you experiencing an injury. Whether you’re an experienced runner or someone that is new to the sport there are plenty of take away messages you can implement into your own training.In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>1:14 - Congratulations on Rich’s new book </li><li>2:18 - Rich’s Background </li><li>3:31 - The aim of Rich’s new book </li><li>6:47 - The main skills and/or qualities to develop to improve endurance running performance </li><li>9:22 - What physical qualities do elite marathon runners have which are lacking in amateur marathoners? </li><li>15:01 - Why strength training essential for running economy and long-distance running performance </li><li>18:21 - What types of strength training a runner should include in their training </li><li>20:19 - How to incorporate plyometric training into a runners program when running is already a plyometric activity </li><li>25:16 - Can long-distance runners do too much strength training? </li><li>29:38 - Does strength training reduce injury risk? </li><li>36:26 - How different would strength training look like when comparing a 5km runner to a marathon runner? </li><li>42:41 - Where is the line drawn between the roles of an S&amp;C coach and a running coach? What is the role of an S&amp;C coach within a running coaching team? </li><li>51:05 - How to get in contact with Rich </li></ul>This was a great episode with so many take away messages, which whether you are an experienced runner and amateur runner, or someone looking to start running, there is something in this episode to help you improve your running training.Here are some final thoughts on some key areas which really stood out to me.<ul><li>How using strength training to improve the running economy is really important for all levels of runners</li><li>How a runner’s strength programme for all different distances will generally look the same (consist of strength, ballistic and plyometric training). How we structure these training modalities around running training which is the main difference</li><li>Take advantage of the warm-up. A great opportunity to regularly incorporate strength training. A warm-up if used appropriately is a form of strength training.</li><li>One of Rich’s surveys that he did on runners for his PhD work showed that most runners mainly did strength training to reduce the risk of injury. However, it's proven that strength training improves performance, not reduces the risk of injury. Theoretically, strength training should decrease the risk of injury and it is definitely a reason why we all do it. Fewer injuries = better consistent running = increased performance. However, reducing injury risk is harder to prove and the quality of science on this isn’t great. </li></ul><h2><a href="https://the-progress-theory.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FOLLOW OUR PODCAST</a></h2><h2> </h2><h2>Follow our Host / Guest</h2><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprogresstheory/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@theprogresstheory</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepricep/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@thepricep</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rich_blagrove/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@rich_blagrove</a> <ul><li>Work profile: <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/richard-blagrove/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/richard-blagrove/</a></li></ul><h2>Explore these Resources or Items Mentioned in the Show</h2><ul><li>Rich’s books: </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2ResbiT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Science And Practice Of Middle And Long-distance Running</a> </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3gOcRUZ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Strength And Conditioning For Endurance Running</a></li></ul> Mentioned in this episode:The Progress Theory Hybrid Athlete Training TemplateHey, it’s Phil, I am quickly jumping on before the podcast to share with you an exciting announcement. As part of our Hybrid Athlete focus in Series 5, The Progress Theory have teamed up with Strength Coach Nause to produce the Progress Theory Hybrid Athlete Template. This template &amp; training dashboard is designed so you can create your own Hybrid training programme. It monitors your max lifts, your training loads, and your ratings of perceived exertion for each session; allowing you to track your progress and ensure fatigue and the interference effect do not impede your training adaptations. Strength Coach Nause, bridges the gap between the science and the art of strength and conditioning. They provide prebuilt systems, like this Hybrid Athlete Template, that allows coaches and athletes to streamline their processes. This custom-built programming provides user-friendly data collection, analysis and presentation which means you can get back to what you do best, coaching and training! You can get your Hybrid Athlete Template via the website at <a href="http://theprogresstheory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theprogresstheory.com</a> or in our bio on Instagram where you get 15% off at checkout

How Strength Training Improves Distance Running Performance - Dr Rich Blagrove

This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we interview one of the world’s leading experts in strength and conditioning for endurance runners: Rich Blagrove. Rich is a Lecturer in Physiology and Programme Director for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University, and a former director of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association. Rich has provided strength and conditioning coaching support to numerous athletes over the last 12 years, including several Olympic and Paralympic runners. In 2015, he authored the excellent (and highly recommended) book Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running. In this episode, we discuss:  What strength and conditioning (S &amp; C) actually means Why all runners should be following some kind of S &amp; C programme How S &amp; C can improve everything from your running economy to your overall race performance Why S &amp; C is your secret weapon against injury, and Why some runners seem to get away with doing no S &amp; C at all.  Most usefully, Rich outlines how YOU can easily perform some basic tests on yourself without equipment and put together a simple S &amp; C programme to start improving your running today. If you’re more advanced, Rich has some tips on rep ranges and more, too. Having an expert of Rich's calibre on our podcast was a real honour and we’re super excited to give you a window into his expertise. Enjoy. Links: Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running by Richard Blagrove  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010KNDZ44/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_vXZJEb7X5A26B

This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we interview one of the world’s leading experts in strength and conditioning for endurance runners: Rich Blagrove. Rich is a Lecturer in Physiology and Programme Director for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University, and a former director of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association. Rich has provided strength and conditioning coaching support to numerous athletes over the last 12 years, including several Olympic and Paralympic runners. In 2015, he authored the excellent (and highly recommended) book Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running. In this episode, we discuss: <ul> <li>What strength and conditioning (S &amp; C) actually means</li> <li>Why all runners should be following some kind of S &amp; C programme</li> <li>How S &amp; C can improve everything from your running economy to your overall race performance</li> <li>Why S &amp; C is your secret weapon against injury, and</li> <li>Why some runners seem to get away with doing no S &amp; C at all.</li> </ul> Most usefully, Rich outlines how YOU can easily perform some basic tests on yourself without equipment and put together a simple S &amp; C programme to start improving your running today. If you’re more advanced, Rich has some tips on rep ranges and more, too. Having an expert of Rich's calibre on our podcast was a real honour and we’re super excited to give you a window into his expertise. Enjoy. Links: Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running by Richard Blagrove  <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010KNDZ44/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_vXZJEb7X5A26B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010KNDZ44/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_vXZJEb7X5A26B</a>

11. Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Runners with Rich Blagrove