I run one marathon a year--I focus on strength in the off season and drop my weight training sessions from three times to twice a week during the season, which for me starts a week from tomorrow.
if you search for alwyn cosgrove's talk, he answers a question for me regarding marathon performance, weight loss, weight training. he basically says there is no reason that you can't maintain muscle mass and strength during marathon training, as long as you continue to lift. (linkzilla might find it.....)
I lifted twice a week during last marathon season. there is no question that I build strength quicker and muscle quicker in the off season. but if I can just hold onto what I have built during the challenge, I will be happy.
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