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Old 05-08-2008, 01:56 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Aoife View Post
I think the general idea I've seen around here is that your strength training will suffer some because of your endurance training, but not really the other way around. So, while maybe you won't see as good gains perhaps, you'll still prolly see some benefit, and it may help you out with your chosen endurance activities (as often it can help prevent injuries, etc).

I could not agree more. I have read some recent articles about distant running and the need for strength training. A lot of runners don't do it and should. From what they say, it really helps fight off injury's. I mean why not strengthen muscles that you are going to use for like 3 to 4 hours!
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