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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Are your Club sessions doing you more harm than good?
Episode 234
Thursday, 19 February, 2026

Weekly club sessions are a staple for many runners, however as coaches we also see first-hand that they can have their downsides when approached in the wrong way. Listen in as Kriss discusses what to consider when it comes to your club sessions, how to get the most of them and also reduce the associated risks. (00:00) Welcome to Strength for Endurance (Podcast Intro) (00:41) Why Club & Group Training Sessions Matter (02:42) The Upside: Motivation, Community, and Consistency (03:47) The Downside: Redlining, Overreaching, and Injury Risk (05:26) Tip #1 — Preparation: Warm-Up & Mobility Before You Join the Pack (08:22) Post-session downregulation: don't skip the cool-down (08:37) Prepping before you leave: your own warm-up checklist (09:10) Drop the ego: earn the right to push the pace (10:45) Returning from injury: accept deconditioning & choose the right group (11:40) Quarterback your training: communicate with coaches & manage group sessions (13:58) Respect the environment: track/peloton intensity and load management (15:35) Individualize the dose: consistency, long-term progress & injury prevention (17:21) Wrap-up: the 3 key points for thriving in group training