294. Run Pain-Free: 3 Strength Training Secrets for Half Marathon Runners

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Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. Dr. Duane Scotti has been actively helping runners since 2003. Over that time he's helped countless others get stronger, run faster, and hit their running goals through his content and his Healthy Runner Coaching Services. Duane is an avid half marathoner, 4x marathoner, physical therapist and coach for runners, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, and creator of the Spark Healthy Runner YouTube channel. New podcast episodes uploaded each week. Thanks for listening, welcome to Healthy Runner!

[Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free!

What's the real goal of half marathon training?

It's not pace.
It's not mileage.
It's preventing breakdown.

Because if you're injured heading into race day… you won't 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'll learn:

✅ Why 7 out of 10 half marathon runners get injured

✅ How strength training increases durability and prevents common running injuries

✅ The simple weekly strength structure that works for busy runners

✅ How strength improves running efficiency (so pace feels easier)

✅ 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've been skipping strength training… or doing random workouts that don't match your running… this episode will give you clarity and a plan.

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!

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!

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

Listen & Subscribe:

[Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free!

What's the real goal of half marathon training?

It's not pace.
It's not mileage.
It's preventing breakdown.

Because if you're injured heading into race day… you won't 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'll learn:

✅ Why 7 out of 10 half marathon runners get injured

✅ How strength training increases durability and prevents common running injuries

✅ The simple weekly strength structure that works for busy runners

✅ How strength improves running efficiency (so pace feels easier)

✅ 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've been skipping strength training… or doing random workouts that don't match your running… this episode will give you clarity and a plan.

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!

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!

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

Listen & Subscribe:

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