Strength For Endurance Podcast

Author: Kriss Hendy

The Strength For Endurance Podcast explores the wins, challenges and lessons experienced in the pursuit of successful endurance performance. Each episode your host and owner of Strength For Endurance Kriss Hendy discusses what it takes to truly reach your potential and stay injury free, whether your sights are set on your first 10km or elite competition. From strength and conditioning to injury rehabilitation and preventing overtraining, Kriss is regularly joined by inspiring guests, from clients and coaches, to lecturers and research experts. Ultimately we look to answer the question 'How can we achieve long-term successful endurance performance, whilst maintaining optimal health and lifestyle-balance?'. To find out more about training with Kriss at Strength For Endurance, head over to www.strengthforendurance.com
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Should I train today? Injured, fatigued or just unmotivated
Episode 221
Thursday, 13 November, 2025

We've all been there - you've woken up and things don't feel 100%, maybe your calf is niggling, you're feeling exhausted after a big week at work and minimal sleep or you feeling like you're coming down with something. Most of us will have that little voice inside us that say's "Should I train today?" But how do you make the decision whether to pull back or push on through? Listen in as Kriss works through these scenarios. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Dilemma: To Train or Not to Train? (01:30) Understanding Risk vs. Reward in Training (03:22) The Importance of Adjusting Your Training (04:57) Listening to Your Body's Signals (06:56) Adapting Training to Life's Demands (09:00) Consistency Over Intensity (14:04) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance