Lift Heavy Run Fast

Most runners think the answer to getting faster is simple: run more. But for a lot of people, especially hybrid athletes, that’s not actually the biggest lever. In this episode, I break down why body weight is often a bigger performance driver than additional running volume , how and why many of the world’s fastest runners are so light, and what that actually means physiologically (without turning...

You don’t need to force food down before every run. Somewhere along the way, “fuel or fail” turned into “eat no matter what,” and for a lot of runners and hybrid athletes, that’s creating more problems than it solves. In this episode, I break down: When running fast actually makes sense When eating before a run is necessary Why short and easy runs don’t always require pre-run fuel How forcing food...

Long runs have become the sacred cow of endurance training. But if you’re lifting heavy and running, they might be doing more harm than good. In this episode, I break down why traditional long runs are often overrated for hybrid athletes, especially bigger, stronger bodies that already carry a high fatigue cost from the gym. I talk through: Why long runs create disproportionate fatigue for hybrid...

In this episode of the Lift Heavy Run Fast Podcast , I break down five simple, practical ways to make running way less shit — especially if you're a lifter, beginner, or hybrid athlete who didn’t grow up loving endurance. These are the exact strategies I use personally and the ones I give my athletes at Lift Run Rehab. Nothing fluffy, nothing influencer-y… just real, realistic advice that mak...

In this episode of the Lift Heavy Run Fast Podcast , I break down five simple, practical ways to make running way less shit — especially if you're a lifter, beginner, or hybrid athlete who didn’t grow up loving endurance. These are the exact strategies I use personally and the ones I give my athletes at Lift Run Rehab. Nothing fluffy, nothing influencer-y… just real, realistic advice that mak...

In this episode of the Lift Heavy Run Fast Podcast , I break down the high–low training model and explain exactly how hybrid athletes can use it to lift heavy, run fast, and recover properly without burning out. This isn’t theory—it’s the same framework I use with athletes inside Lift Run Rehab and in my own training. I’ll walk you through how to structure your week, where hybrids go wrong, how to...

What does “good” actually look like for a hybrid athlete? How strong should you be? How fast should you run? In this episode, Hybrid Coach Mike breaks down realistic performance standards for lifter-runners — from 5K times to 1RMs, from bodyweight strength ratios to endurance markers. You’ll learn how to set benchmarks that make sense for hybrid athletes, how to measure your own progress, and why...

“Progressive overload” gets thrown around like gospel — add more weight, do more reps, run further. But that’s not what real progress looks like. In this episode, Coach Michael Sechos breaks down what progressive overload actually means for hybrid athletes who lift and run. You’ll learn why more isn’t always better, how to recognise genuine progression, and the smarter ways to keep getting stronge...

You’ve heard it before — “You can’t get strong and fit at the same time.” That’s the myth of the interference effect — the idea that lifting and running cancel each other out. In this episode, Coach Michael Sechos breaks down why that old-school belief doesn’t hold up anymore. We dive into the real science, how training variables actually interact, and why most “interference” is really just poor f...

Most lifters know they need to deload. Most runners ignore it. But for hybrid athletes who are doing both — getting it wrong can wreck progress fast. In this episode, I break down: What a deload actually is (and what it isn’t) When you should take one How to deload your lifting and running without losing momentum What I’m currently doing in my own training block and why If you train hard year-roun...

In this episode, I break down exactly how to structure your training week if you want to get stronger and faster without burning out. I cover how to balance lifting and running sessions, what order to train them in, how to manage fatigue, and more. Listen to the full episode here: http://liftheavyrunfast.buzzsprout.com Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hybridcoachmike Follow me on T...

Welcome to the Lift Heavy Run Fast Podcast — hosted by Coach Michael Sechos, better known online as Hybrid Coach Mike. This show dives into what it really takes to get stronger and faster at the same time — without living like a monk. Each week, I’ll be sharing honest conversations about hybrid training, lifting, running, recovery, and the realistic approach to chasing both. 🎙️ Episode 1 is live n...