1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast, hosts Adam, AJ, and special guest Chase, a seasoned physical therapist and competitive swimmer, delve into the world of cross-training for runners. They discuss why runners are drawn to cross-training, debunk common myths, and provide actionable advice to enhance your running journey. Topics include injury prevention, enhancing performance, and the best cross-training activities. Whether you're a dedicated runner or just curious about how cross-training can fit into your routine, this episode offers valuable insights to support your fitness goals. &amp;nbsp; 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 00:56 Chase's Background and Experience 01:43 Diving into Cross Training 02:51 Injury Prevention and Cross Training 06:41 Cross Training and Running Performance 21:27 Best Cross Training Activities for Runners 29:09 Final Thoughts and Takeaways —— Adam's website at RunMental Adam's Instagram RunMental facebook page AJ's website at Up and Running Physical Therapy&amp;nbsp; AJ's Instagram Up and Running PT facebook page Making Strides Podcast http://makingstridespodcast.libsyn.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/34112136/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/3c3382/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/34112136