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Strength Training Programs for Runners
Episode 36 - How Strength Training for Runners Powers Performance at Every Training Phase podcast race training strength training training smarts Apr 29, 2025
Strength Training and Running
Episode 35 - 6 Strength Training Mistakes Runners Makeā€”and How to Fix Them podcast running economy strength training Apr 22, 2025
Training Plan for Running
A Sustainable Training Plan for Running is Key to Preventing Injury and Burnout blog strength training stress Apr 17, 2025
Running Injury Prevention
Episode 34 - Optimize Your Runs and Prevent Injury with Strength and Consistency avoid running injuries podcast strength training stress Apr 15, 2025
Running Gait Analysis
Episode 33 - Biomechanics of Running: Understanding Your Unique Gait ideal running stride podcast strength training Apr 08, 2025
Maturing as a Runner
Episode 29 - The Journey of Maturing as a Runner: Lessons Learned Over Time breathing podcast running pace training strength training Mar 11, 2025
Half Marathon Training Plan
Episode 28 - How to Build Effective Training Timelines for Endurance Races podcast race training strength training Mar 04, 2025
Balancing Running and Lifting
Episode 27 - Strength and Endurance Combined: Balancing Running and Lifting for Optimal Results lifting podcast race training strength training training smarts Feb 25, 2025
Strength Training and Running
Episode 18 - Strength Training and Running: Unlocking the Secrets to Faster, Stronger Runs podcast strength training Dec 17, 2024
How To Strengthen Inner Thighs
How to Strengthen Inner Thighs Using Copenhagen Planks for Better Running and Stability hips strength training Dec 12, 2024
Strength Training for Hill Running
Episode 17 - Strength Training for Hill Running: Building Power and Confidence hill running podcast strength training Dec 10, 2024
How to Strengthen Hips for Running
Episode 14 - How to Strengthen Hips for Running: Dynamic Drills for Better Performance podcast stablility strength training Nov 19, 2024

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Alison Marie Helms, PhD

Women's Strength and Running Coach

ā€‹I'm a NASM certified personal trainer, UESCA certified running coach, PhD engineer, teacher, self-proclaimed running nerd, and creator of the Women's Running Academy.

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