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 fatigue management.

If you’re a hybrid athlete chasing strength and endurance, this episode will show you how to train both — without compromise. Lift heavy run fast.

In this episode:

• What the interference effect actually is
• Why early studies made it sound worse than it really is
• How smarter hybrid training eliminates “interference”
• The real limiting factors: fatigue, recovery, and poor planning
• How to balance intensity across lifting and running
• Why hybrid athletes can still get strong and fast
• Real examples from Coach Mike’s own programming and client results

Key takeaway:

The interference effect doesn’t ruin progress — poor recovery and planning do.

🔗 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