Whether you're training for a 10k, marathon or ultra-marathon you want to be following a program that’ll get you to the startline ready and raring to go; prepared mentality and physically to run as fast (or as far) as possible. But with the abundance of running programs available to runners of all abilities, there are some common flaws that not only lead to sub-optimal performance but more significantly leave some athletes overtrained, burnt-out and struggling with injury. Listen in as Kriss discusses more and gives you an insight into how you can adjust your training approach and prevent thes ..read more

Do you see your coach as someone who just prescribes training sessions? Are you able to be honest with them about how you’re feeling, both on good and bad days? Are they helping you to become the best athlete you can be, but also considering your long term health and the impact that training is having on you over the longterm. There are a number of conversations that you should be having with your coach on a regular basis. Listen in as Kriss explains more... (01:13) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:53) Five Key Things Your Coach Should Tell You (03:27) Are You Coping with Your ..read more

If ignored, our ability to produce power will naturally decrease. Today Kriss discusses why this matters so much and what we can do about it. Many people believe that their ‘power efforts’ on the bike, up the hills or in the water are sufficient, but unfortunately they're not, we have to target this specifically for best results. In todays episode we look at: - How we can test our power? - Pre requisites needed before we go ahead with power training - Exercises and drills that we can do to improve our power Is power a priority to you? (01:55) The Importance of Power in Training (04:41) Challen ..read more

Whichever coach or program you’re following, one thing is for certain - what works for someone else might not work for you. Even if you are seemingly similar athletes in terms of ability and fitness, your personal thresholds and life demands will likely be different and therefore you will respond differently to the overall training load. Listen in as Kriss discusses the things to look out for when asking yourself ‘am I following the best training program for me?' 01:55 Identifying the Right Program for You 03:09 Understanding Training Load Management 08:14 Establishing Your Baseline 09:32 Cust ..read more

For those of us who like to compete and race, there are an equal number of us who just love to live the endurance lifestyle. Either way, whether you’re competing against others or against yourself, ultimately your passion for adventure is your biggest driver. So when your lifetstyle is threatened by injury, poor health or any kind of setback it can be pretty devastating. Today Kriss talks about protecting yourself against your biggest (and most of the time, avoidable) risk. 01:21 Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast 02:04 The Journey of Overcoming Injury and Rediscovering Strength 08 ..read more

The term 'hybrid athlete' can get thrown around alot, but when it comes to endurance events SFE client Ben is a great example of the complexity of navigating both maximal strength and maximal endurance goals. Ben came to us at Strength For Endurance earlier in the year with the goal of achieving a deadlift PB of 200kg, but had also booked in Ride London 100 and Epona 100 Ultra (100mile trail race across 14,000 ft elevation) within just a few months of one another. The complexity of combining these types of goals takes a great deal of skill and experience as well as constant feedback and accoun ..read more

AI is now more widely available than ever, (whether you’re aware of it or not!) There are more apps and wearables than ever before, giving us more data and providing us with affordable and accessible training options. However the complexity of working with humans is still dramatically being underserved. Join Kriss as he discusses whether AI has a future within endurance coaching. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips ? https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (01:56) The Debate: AI and Training Apps vs. Individualized Coaching (03 ..read more

Whether it’s getting over an injury or seeing the benefits of strength training in your swim, bike or run performance, it can be frustrating when you’re not seeing improvements. From experience, there are a few key reasons why this is happening and you’re understandably losing faith in the process. Listen in as Kriss pinpoints the key things you need to be considering and what you can do to start seeing some progress. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips ? https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle 01:57 The Problem with Traditiona ..read more

When we reflect, there are milestone moments for all of us that have potentially affected the course of our lives. From a coaching perspective, it was some of Kriss’s earlier job roles and experiences that had a big impact on the work he does today. Whether you’re a budding coach or curious athlete listen in to hear where he was at the tender age of 19 and the 5 key things that would shape his minset, career and the coaching philosophy behind Strength For Endurance. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips ? https://www.strengthforendurance.com/s ..read more

Chances are we all know someone who has had a bone stress injury. Whether it be a bone stress reaction or a full on stress fracture, these issues are becoming more and more prevelant within endurance sport as individuals push their bodies to the brink of physical endurance. The science behind bone stress injuries is all well and good, but this knowledge doean’t seems to be reducing the prevelance of the injuries occurring. This is due to the confrunting conversations that aren’t being had and that often these types of injuries are based upon lack of education and a poor relationship with high ..read more