Why Running More Won’t Always Make You Faster (And What to Do Instead) w/ Collin McGee

In this episode of Strides for Strength, we welcome back Colin to dive deep into the science of running performance. If you've ever felt stuck in a fitness plateau, wondering why you're logging miles but not getting faster, this episode is for you.

We unpack the biggest misconception in running: that simply running more at your goal pace will make you faster. Instead, Colin breaks down the key ingredients that truly improve your running efficiency—muscular strength, power, plyometrics, and zone-based training. We also discuss how individualized assessments using muscle sensors can help runners optimize training without burnout.

You’ll learn:

• Why strength training is essential for runners (and why lifting heavier matters)
• The truth about running paces (and why you don’t train a pace)
• How plyometrics and power work together to improve efficiency
• The role of Zone 2 training and how to build a stronger aerobic engine
• Why off-season training is the key to long-term success
• How running impacts your body and what you can do to prevent injuries

Whether you’re training for your first race or chasing a new PR, this episode will shift your mindset on how to train smarter, not harder.

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