Strength
Concurrent training, plyometrics, glute and core work for endurance athletes.
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Complex Training for Distance Runners: Why Pairing Heavy Lifts With Plyometrics Beats Either Alone
Pairing a heavy lift with a plyometric drill and a 3-4 minute rest can improve running economy 7-16%, nearly triple resistance training alone, per two runner RCTs.
Velocity-Based Training for Triathletes: Does It Beat Traditional Strength Work?
A 2021 RCT took female cyclists' hip thrust from 65kg to 99kg in 6 weeks using velocity-based loading at just 65% of max, beating traditional 80-90% training.
Five Minutes of Daily Hopping Improves Running Economy: The RCT That Makes Plyometrics Accessible
A 2023 randomized controlled trial found 5 minutes of daily hopping over 6 weeks improved running economy by ~1 ml/min/kg at race pace — no gym, no extra time.
Strength Training the Day After a Hard Run: When Concurrent Becomes Counter-Productive
Lifting the day after a hard run can cut strength gains by 25% compared to lifting alone. Here's the timing science — and the minimum gap your body actually needs.
How to Combine Strength + Endurance Training Without Killing Either: The Interference Window in 2026
Lift first, wait 3 hours, cap running at 2x/week — these three rules eliminate 90% of the interference effect between strength and endurance training.
Concurrent Training Interference: What the Research Actually Shows (and What Hickson Got Wrong)
The interference effect everyone fears impairs strength gains, not VO2max — Wilson 2012 (422 effect sizes) shows concurrent training produces VO2max ES 1.41 vs endurance-only 1.37 (NS).