Why are people still 'tip-toeing' around S&C in the endurance community?

In the majority of other sports, S&C is an equally valued component of athletic performance. The associated benefits it has on performance and the biggest risks if not. So why in the broad spectrum of endurance sport is S&C still so diluted and undervalued?  Following a recent ultra-running “masterclas"s, where the experienced presenter downplayed the need for S&C into one 20 minute session a week - is this really what it’s come to? In a community of people who are pushing their bodies to extremes on trails, road or in the mounatains - expecting your body to keep giving, without a great S&C program is ludicrous. Listen in as Kriss discusses more... (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Personal Disappointment and Masterclass Experience (01:42) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (02:30) Challenges Faced by Endurance Athletes (03:24) The Necessity of Comprehensive Training (04:19) The Role of Strength and Conditioning in Injury Prevention (05:03) The Reality of Endurance Training (09:30) The Need for Individualized Training Programs (13:21) 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  Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia