I’ve noticed a lot of endurance-focused athletes, myself included, sometimes hit a wall when trying to keep strength up alongside heavy cardio. It’s got me wondering what’s really going on under the hood? Is it more about the nervous system getting wired for efficiency over power, or is it a deeper metabolic shift where the body just prioritizes different fuel systems? I’d love to hear from anyone who’s balanced serious endurance training with maintaining solid strength. What worked for you, and what do you think is the bigger factor?