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BamaDave · 03-01-2005, 10:08 AM

I like the idea of keeping a training log. I had one going on another site for awhile but dropped it. Maybe I can keep this one going!

My current training includes 4 days per week of long distance running and 3 days of weight training. This works out pretty well for me. I am increasingly pulled toward competitive long distance racing in my local area, so running is winning the war over weight training as far as where my priorities are at this time. I'm convinced that I cannot make substantial strength gains AND improve my running, as much as I would like to.

Right now, I am 2 weeks post-marathon (my first one). No more marathons on the horizon until December. Instead, my running training is focusing on a 15K in late April in Birmingham. This race has a reputation for its tough, hilly course. That suits me well, since I train in hilly to very hilly terrain. With good training, I believe I have a shot at finishing in the top 3 in my age group (35-39) in this race, assuming a similar number and caliber of entrants as last year! [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Sunday I did a 12.7 mile long run. This followed a rigorous Saturday, when I did a squats/deadlifts workout from Book of Muscle Phase 3/intermediate and then followed it with a 5-mile run. My time on the 12.7 mile run was 1:38:33 (pace 7:46). Lots of steep and/or long uphills on the course, but nevertheless I was a little disappointed in my time. I'd like to get to the point where I can do a 13-ish mile run in my area at ~7:30 pace, if not a little faster.

Monday I took a rest. This morning, I started Book of Muscle Phase 4 -intmdt. Bench Press and Deadlift workout. This is a wave set phase, with work sets of 6, 5, and 4 followed by a backoff set of 10-15 reps. It went okay. I am reminding myself that by focusing on running, I am not going to make many strength gains while lifting. Nevertheless, my deadlifts seem to have regressed a little bit recently - which is frustrating. I think deads take the most mental strength for me, and things like losing my grip can blow an entire set. Also, I just did deadlifts on Saturday, so probably not enough rest before doing them again. At least squats and deads are not in the same workout in this phase!

My morning weight right now is around 175. With running shoes and clothes and after eating, I am around 182 (I'm 5'11"). That's heavier than most competitive runners. I'm tempted to drop back a few pounds, maybe back to 166-168 for morning weight. Although that will likely have a negative impact on my strength training. Oh well, I guess I can ramp up my strength after I blow my knees out and can't run anymore!

03-01-2005, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
BamaDave My Glutes Hurt Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,120 My Profile	See BamaDave Run (and Lift) I like the idea of keeping a training log. I had one going on another site for awhile but dropped it. Maybe I can keep this one going! My current training includes 4 days per week of long distance running and 3 days of weight training. This works out pretty well for me. I am increasingly pulled toward competitive long distance racing in my local area, so running is winning the war over weight training as far as where my priorities are at this time. I'm convinced that I cannot make substantial strength gains AND improve my running, as much as I would like to. Right now, I am 2 weeks post-marathon (my first one). No more marathons on the horizon until December. Instead, my running training is focusing on a 15K in late April in Birmingham. This race has a reputation for its tough, hilly course. That suits me well, since I train in hilly to very hilly terrain. With good training, I believe I have a shot at finishing in the top 3 in my age group (35-39) in this race, assuming a similar number and caliber of entrants as last year! [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] Sunday I did a 12.7 mile long run. This followed a rigorous Saturday, when I did a squats/deadlifts workout from Book of Muscle Phase 3/intermediate and then followed it with a 5-mile run. My time on the 12.7 mile run was 1:38:33 (pace 7:46). Lots of steep and/or long uphills on the course, but nevertheless I was a little disappointed in my time. I'd like to get to the point where I can do a 13-ish mile run in my area at ~7:30 pace, if not a little faster. Monday I took a rest. This morning, I started Book of Muscle Phase 4 -intmdt. Bench Press and Deadlift workout. This is a wave set phase, with work sets of 6, 5, and 4 followed by a backoff set of 10-15 reps. It went okay. I am reminding myself that by focusing on running, I am not going to make many strength gains while lifting. Nevertheless, my deadlifts seem to have regressed a little bit recently - which is frustrating. I think deads take the most mental strength for me, and things like losing my grip can blow an entire set. Also, I just did deadlifts on Saturday, so probably not enough rest before doing them again. At least squats and deads are not in the same workout in this phase! My morning weight right now is around 175. With running shoes and clothes and after eating, I am around 182 (I'm 5'11"). That's heavier than most competitive runners. I'm tempted to drop back a few pounds, maybe back to 166-168 for morning weight. Although that will likely have a negative impact on my strength training. Oh well, I guess I can ramp up my strength after I blow my knees out and can't run anymore!