Did you know that training with too much intensity and doing explosive exercises at the gym is the leading cause of injuries among recreational runners? We spoke with Luis del Águila, a Master athlete and expert in physical conditioning and injury prevention, about how to manage intensity, train strength efficiently, and protect your joints in the long run.

Episode also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33hj...

🔗 FOLLOW AND LEARN MORE ABOUT LUIS DEL ÁGUILA:
• Official Website: https://luisdelaguila.com/
• YouTube Channel: luisdelaguila103
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luis_perfor...

⏱️️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Preview: The Rules of Training
00:22 - Welcome and Introduction of Luis del Águila
01:51 - From Elite Athlete to the Science of Training
03:30 - The Great Reality Shock for the Everyday Runner
05:29 - The Addiction to Racking Up Kilometers Intensity
06:46 - The Turning Point: Performing Better by Running Slower
10:41 - The True Value of Strength Training for Runners
15:55 - The Golden Rule in the Gym: Why You Should Train SLOWLY
21:20 - How to Recover from an Achilles Tendon (Concentric vs. Eccentric)
23:10 - Biomechanics of Injuries: Hamstrings, Glutes, and Iliotibial Band
28:50 - The Danger of Running Marathons Without Proper Preparation
31:23 - Can the Marathon World Record Be Broken in Valencia?

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