We’ve got an awesome episode lined up for you today in our coaching series. I’m chatting with Chris Lee, a powerhouse in the world of strength and conditioning. He’s the Kinesis Director at Kinesis Integrated in Boulder, Colorado, and he’s also the Athletic Performance Director and Strength Coach for the Adidas Pro Team, Tinman Elite. Chris has an impressive background, having been the head of strength and conditioning for AxGen Sports Genetics. You might recognize his name from publications like Runners World, Bicycling Magazine, and Triathlete Magazine. He’s also worked with big names like Whoop Adidas. Plus, he’s a former professional triathlete and collegiate swimmer, so he really knows his stuff when it comes to sports performance.
In this episode, we dive into the world of strength training and how it can benefit endurance athletes, especially runners. Chris shares valuable insights on how dedicating time to strength training can make you a stronger, more efficient runner and help prevent injuries. And he’s got a cool new project in the works that he shares about!
So, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you won’t want to miss this conversation!!
What we talked about:
6:00- Chris’ background
10:55- Strength training plan for marathoners
15:00- Injury prevention for various common injuries
30:00- The app that he has built out
39:00- Thoughts on creatine
43:00- Key takeaways on strength training
50:45- End of podcast questions
Show notes:
Book recommendations:
The Performance Cortex
The Untethered Soul
Musician he mentions:
Tash Sultana
Other Coaching Series Episodes:
High school coaching series:
Robyn McGillis and Marie Markham – Episode 479
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