Running to the Castle

RTTC #224 Cross Training What It Is and Why Every Slow Runner Needs It

May 21, 2026·21 min
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali redefines what cross training actually means for slow runners, and it goes way beyond strength training. She makes the case that true cross training is any cardiovascular activity that challenges your heart and lungs the same way a run would, from stationary bikes and ellipticals to paced walking. She also digs into how to use cross training to train to replace overloaded run days, and stop letting your breathing b...

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