{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"294. Run Pain-Free: 3 Strength Training Secrets for Half Marathon Runners","description":"[Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free! What\u2019s the real goal of half marathon training? It\u2019s not pace. It\u2019s not mileage. It\u2019s preventing breakdown. Because if you\u2019re injured heading into race day\u2026 you won\u2019t hit your goals. In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down why strength training is the most misunderstood and most powerful tool in half marathon training. You\u2019ll learn: \u2705 Why 7 out of 10 half marathon runners get injured \u2705 How strength training increases durability and prevents common running injuries \u2705 The simple weekly strength structure that works for busy runners \u2705 How strength improves running efficiency (so pace feels easier) \u2705 Why strength training helps you finish strong on race day Dr. Duane also shares a real runner success story showing how the right strength system helped an athlete handle hills, stay consistent, and conquer race day feeling strong. If you\u2019ve been skipping strength training\u2026 or doing random workouts that don\u2019t match your running\u2026 this episode will give you clarity and a plan. &amp;nbsp; Listen to my previous episode on Half Marathon Follow Through Here Listen to my  previous episode on Half Marathon Training for Beginners Here Listen to my  previous episode on determining if you are ready to run your first half marathon here! Listen to my  previous episode on half marathon fueling here! Listen to my  previous episode on the top 5 half marathon mistakes to avoid here! Listen to my  previous episode on unlocking my fastest half marathon time in 7 years here! Listen to my  previous episode on half marathon prep the week before your race here! &amp;nbsp; Want Structured Support? Inside the Healthy Runner Academy, you get: - Stage-based strength plans - Run programming that matches your life - Expert coaching guidance - A supportive community of runners training smart Learn more and join the waitlist here! &amp;nbsp; Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Sign up for the Healthy Runner Newsletter - Join our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com &amp;nbsp; Listen &amp;amp; Subscribe:  Apple Podcasts Spotify  YouTube  Amazon Music Website &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Healthy Runner Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sparkhealthyrunner.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40083195\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198485015"}