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 efficiencyThe role of Zone 2 training and how to build a stronger aerobic engineWhy off-season training is the key to long-term successHow 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. Connect with Collin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/liftsmcgee/ CONNECT WITH US: IG: @sfsrunners Coach Erin: @therunningrosen Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_ WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST