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 makes running not only tolerable, but actually enjoyable.

If you’ve ever said “I want to run but I hate it”… this one’s for you.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• How to slow down properly so running stops feeling like punishment
• Why most people start too hot and burn out immediately
• How to choose the right shoes and paces for your body
• Why you need structure — not vibes — to build consistency
• The mindset shift that makes running feel easier instantly
• How to pair running with lifting without blowing up your legs
• Why running won’t feel good at the start… and why that’s normal
• How hybrids can pace their week so the legs survive
• When to push and when to back off
• My favourite beginner-friendly run types

Basically: how to make running feel like less of a chore and more of a skill you can improve.

🔗 Links & Resources

💪 Hybrid Training Programs → liftheavyrunfast.myshopify.com

🏋️‍♂️ Online Coaching with Coach Mike → Apply here: coachmichaelsechos.com

🎥 YouTube Channel → Hybrid Coach Mike

📱 Instagram → @hybridcoachmike

🎧 TikTok → @hybridcoachmike

Lift Heavy, Run Fast Podcast Intro

Lift Heavy, Run Fast Podcast Intro

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 pair lifting with running, and how to adjust intensity based on fatigue.

If you’re juggling strength and endurance and want a simple, reliable way to plan your training week, this episode will sort you out.

In today’s episode, I cover:

• What the High–Low Model actually is (not the overcomplicated academic version)
• Why hybrid athletes need it more than pure lifters or runners
• How to categorise your sessions into High, Medium and Low
• The biggest mistakes hybrids make when mixing these intensities
• How to place your heavy lifting days and harder running sessions
• How to avoid stacking too much intensity in one block
• My go-to weekly templates for beginners, intermediates, and busy adults
• When to ignore the model and when to double down on it
• Practical examples from my own training and my athletes
• What recovery actually means in a hybrid week (not bubble baths)

🔗 Links & Resources

💪 Hybrid Training Programs → liftheavyrunfast.myshopify.com

🏋️‍♂️ Online Coaching with Coach Mike → Apply here: coachmichaelsechos.com

🎥 YouTube Channel → Hybrid Coach Mike

📱 Instagram → @hybridcoachmike

🎧 TikTok → @hybridcoachmike

Lift Heavy, Run Fast Podcast Intro

Lift Heavy, Run Fast Podcast Intro

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 comparison to single-sport athletes is useless.

Whether you’re chasing a sub-20 5K or a double bodyweight deadlift, this episode helps you define your version of hybrid performance.

In this episode:

• What defines “performance” for a hybrid athlete
• The difference between strength standards and endurance standards
• Why most athletes measure progress the wrong way
• How to set baselines for both lifting and running
• Benchmarks for strength (relative to bodyweight)
• Benchmarks for running (5K, 10K, and half half-marathon)
• Why hybrid training success depends on context — not comparison

🔗 Links & Resources

💪Hybrid Training Programs → liftheavyrunfast.myshopify.com

🏋️‍♂️ Online Coaching with Coach Mike → Apply here: coachmichaelsechos.com

🎥 YouTube Channel → Hybrid Coach Mike

📱 Instagram → @hybridcoachmike

🎧 TikTok → @hybridcoachmike

Lift Heavy, Run Fast Podcast Intro