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