Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Episode Summary
Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.
In this episode, Dr. Minard continues sharing how to increase speed. Following up on the last episode, he describes in detail, specific speed-based training strategies aimed at increasing muscle efficiency and overall running capacity.
Top Takeaways

"The harder that you work, the less duration or less time you can spend there."
- [Dr. Matt Minard]
"There's a big difference between rest and recovery."
- [Dr. Matt Minard]
"For strength training to be beneficial, you have to challenge the muscles more than running."
- [Dr. Matt Minard]
"The only time you should use your quads and your calves when running forward is if you're increasing your elevation."
- [Dr. Matt Minard]
"Your shoulder blades are precious, keep them in your back pocket."
- [Dr. Matt Minard]
"The lower back is not meant to lift, it's not a good lever for that."
- [Dr. Matt Minard]
"If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."
- [Fred DeVito]

Episode Highlights

[01:18] Today's episode is on training to run faster.
[01:26] 3 training strategies to run faster.
[02:51] What is Interval Training?
[03:42] How to measure effort.
[05:54] Speed training strategies; intervals where you want to walk.
[09:15] Intervals with recovery where you need to walk.
[15:10] More tips on interval training.
[18:11] Strength training; increasing the push in the tush.
[23:13] Key concepts in strength training; the Stable Stack, the Tush Push Drill.
[30:48] Incorporating these strategies into a training plan.

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