Is it possible to get stronger and train for endurance at the same time? Yes, definitely. Do you want to get stronger without sacrificing your run times? Do you want to improve your run times and distances without losing strength? Yes? This program is for you. Using the training approach in this program, I personally achieved these results in an eight month timespan: -Added 258 pounds to my three-lift total (squat, bench, & deadlift): -Squat: 405# -> 501# (+96#) -Bench: 320# -> 380# (+60#) -Deadlift: 405# -> 507# (+102#) -Total: 1130# -> 1388# (+258#) -Ran my first marathon -Ran my second marathon six months later, 48 minutes faster than the first one and in the same week I totalled 1388#. -Averaged 9.28 miles running per week in between the two marathons. -Did so at 6'1" and 230 pounds bodyweight (for the large-bodied disbelievers). I have refined this approach over five cycles of self-experimentation, and numerous training partners have used this and contributed their feedback. This program is the refined results from a combined 280 weeks of training. What you should expect: -An experienced strength athlete can expect to reach half-marathon distances while still seeing marginal strength gains. -An experienced runner can expect to see significant strength increases without sacrificing run times. -For those of you in the middle, those not quite in the 1000-Pound-Club and with some running experience, it is completely reasonable to see a 10-15% increase in your strength by Week 14 and in the same week you run a half-marathon. This is a 14-week program with 12 weeks of work, followed by a deload week in Week 13, then maxing and a half-marathon in Week 14. Get excited, and get your mind right. You are about to have an incredible 14-week journey.
