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Why quality is better than quantity in your endurance strength sessions

Release Date: 03/13/2026

How to guarantee your training is personalised

Strength For Endurance Podcast

What does the word personalised mean to you? Personalised means a great deal more than just subjectively defining your level of ability, how far you would like to run, how fast you would like to run and how many sessions you want to run each week. These are ego metrics. The truth is personalised means exactly that - it’s personal to you. Each and every one of you is wonderfully unique with multiple good and bad chapters that have shaped you up to this point. To disregrad or not even acknoledge these chapters removes the ability to coach with a personalised approach. Listen in as Kriss shows...

Why quality is better than quantity in your endurance strength sessions

Strength For Endurance Podcast

When you are working through your strength sessions, how present are you? Do you tend to go through the motions, ticking off each exercises without much thought? For many of us we focus on the the weight, counting the reps and sets and scrolling through our phone or chatting during our rest periods. But if we really want to see real progress from our strength training, being more aware of the quality of each exercise you are doing is going to be key. Are you symmetrical? Are you holding good form? Where do you start to fatigue? Listen in as Kriss highlights some key things to...

5 Training Questions That Never Get Asked But Are Essential To a Injury Free & Successful Year

Strength For Endurance Podcast

We're all aware by now (if you've listened to me enough), that training and performing successfully month after month, takes more than just following sessions on a spreadsheet. It takes flexibility, adjustments, feedback and constant communication. And the reason so many fail to achieve consistency, risk overtraining and get hit with injury, is because the right questions aren’t being asked on a regular basis, whether its by a coach or to themselves. In todays episode we highlights 5 great questions that should be regularly asked in order to manage the longterm health and...

How we can measure and manage stress in order to optimise training and performance. Dr Bernadette Dancy

Strength For Endurance Podcast

Many of us will admit that we use training to de-stress, an outlet that we need in order to get away from the stresses of daily life. However is that always the right thing to do? In todays episode we’re joined by Dr. Bernadette Dancy (Stress Management Coach) who has been studying the science and psychology of stress, health and human performance for over 15 years. We talk about: What stress is? Why we need stress - but also how dangerous it can be Heart Rate Variability - is it a useful metric? Measure stress and adjusting your training accordingly (00:00) Podcast intro (02:40)...

Are your Club sessions doing you more harm than good?

Strength For Endurance Podcast

Weekly club sessions are a staple for many runners, however as coaches we also see first-hand that they can have their downsides when approached in the wrong way. Listen in as Kriss discusses what to consider when it comes to your club sessions, how to get the most of them and also reduce the associated risks. (00:00) Welcome to Strength for Endurance (Podcast Intro) (00:41) Why Club & Group Training Sessions Matter (02:42) The Upside: Motivation, Community, and Consistency (03:47) The Downside: Redlining, Overreaching, and Injury Risk (05:26) Tip #1 — Preparation: Warm-Up & Mobility...

Tips to improve your run mechanics on longer runs

Strength For Endurance Podcast

What do you think about when you’re out training ? Often its nothing, other times everything - and running, cycling, swimming, hiking etc can be a great way to calm your thoughts. But how many of you are periodically using your inner dialogue to help you recalibrate your efficiency and economy? Listen in to find out exactly what Kriss means and how it can transform your sessions ... (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Importance of Run Mechanics (01:41) Common Training Errors and Their Impact (02:45) Understanding and Analyzing Run Mechanics (04:16) The...

Is low energy availability the reason you are struggling to train at your best?

Strength For Endurance Podcast

We’ve spoken in depth about low energy availability or RED’S in past episodes. Yet even though awareness of the topic is greater, it's still affceting too many athletes and this shouldn’t be the case. Listen in as Kriss shares everything from warning signs and reasons why you might fall into low energy availability to avoiding it, overcoming it and getting back to your best health and performance. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) Understanding Low Energy Availability (01:03) Personal Experiences and Expertise (01:31) Strategies to Navigate Low...

$How to return to training post stress fracture? show art$ How to return to training post stress fracture?

Strength For Endurance Podcast

In todays episode Kriss breaks down how at SFE we've helped multiple individuals successfully return from stress fractures and bone stress injuries, to training and racing with confidence (up to and over distances of 100miles). This has not come from just considering a running program or how far or fast to run, it’s come from having a much wider and detailed conversation around nutrition, recovery and how you are balancing your overall training load. Listen in as Kriss shares his knowledge and experience of this topic. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40)...

How to prevent getting injured in your marathon build?

Strength For Endurance Podcast

Are you training for a marathon this year? Whether it’s your first or your 25th, naturally we all want to do well; get to the start line in one piece and then have the best race possible. But we all know it’s not that simple, and for many of us the journey to race day can bring a rollercoaster of highs and lows, including getting injured. So how can we minimise the risk of injury in when it comes to training for a marathon? In todays episode Kriss shares 5 key tips to preventing setback. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) Key Insights...

Restarting training after time away/injury

Strength For Endurance Podcast

It's common to have periods of time in our lives where training takes a back seat, whether its due to sickness, injury, work or family commitments. But it's how you come back to training, how you reintroduce training volume and intensity that really matters. Too hard, too soon and it's not uncommon for 'the wheels to fall off'. But approached the right way with patience, strategy and gradual progression you'll be back to feeling like yourself in no time. Listen in as Kriss shares his thoughts on this topic (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Challenge of...

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When you are working through your strength sessions, how present are you?

Do you tend to go through the motions, ticking off each exercises without much thought?

For many of us we focus on the the weight, counting the reps and sets and scrolling through our phone or chatting during our rest periods.

But if we really want to see real progress from our strength training, being more aware of the quality of each exercise you are doing is going to be key.

Are you symmetrical? Are you holding good form? Where do you start to fatigue?

Listen in as Kriss highlights some key things to focus on.

(00:00) Podcast Intro
(00:47) Eccentric Control Basics
(01:50) Running Form Under Fatigue
(02:24) Quality Over Reps
(03:39) Mirrors and Video Feedback
(04:56) Drills for Better Mechanics
(06:08) Strength Training Organizes You
(07:31) Keep Quality During Run Blocks
(09:19) Group Training Pitfalls
(10:06) Weekly Quality Checklist
(11:53) Wrap Up and Call to Action

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