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

Strides for Strength

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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