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ten_miler · 07-22-2008, 10:08 PM

this is pretty much the question I had last year and this summer as well. I love to lift, but I had running goals as well. What was the correct strategy

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Now, I'm 5'7" and 185, so I'm heavier. I need to lose instead of gain.

I do love to lift - usually a Waterbury, Cosgrove, or Marion full body plan. I love those workouts.

But, I didn't love torching my legs and then trying to run 4 or 5 days per week. I'm talking hitting the squats, deadlifts, and lunges. I tried it last year, but this summer I am not repeating the pain/fatigue.

I should also mention that in my running plan I am now 3 weeks out from a 10 mile race and then I have a 1/2 marathon. Would the thinking be different if I was only running 5ks?

For the heart of my running season (July-Sept) I am excluding lower body weight training. I know, some say that lifting while running is smart to prevent injuries. However, I have yet to hear a distance runner say, "Lift heavy! And make sure to get in your squats and deads too!"

Now, maybe I could get away with some light leg curls and extensions, but what's the point?

I am convince that you need to pick one - meaning go with lifting heavy OR chose distance running. You can only be good at one.

So, during running season I am hitting weights about 3 times per week. Upper body only with pull ups/chin ups and plenty of dips. I work in some weighted ab work/planks. Hit chest/back/shoulders in my modified "full body" workouts.

Basically, during these months, I'm making running my priority.

Once my 1/2 is done, I'll reintroduce lower body work with a renewed passion.

07-22-2008, 10:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
ten_miler Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7	this is pretty much the question I had last year and this summer as well. I love to lift, but I had running goals as well. What was the correct strategy ??? Now, I'm 5'7" and 185, so I'm heavier. I need to lose instead of gain. I do love to lift - usually a Waterbury, Cosgrove, or Marion full body plan. I love those workouts. But, I didn't love torching my legs and then trying to run 4 or 5 days per week. I'm talking hitting the squats, deadlifts, and lunges. I tried it last year, but this summer I am not repeating the pain/fatigue. I should also mention that in my running plan I am now 3 weeks out from a 10 mile race and then I have a 1/2 marathon. Would the thinking be different if I was only running 5ks? For the heart of my running season (July-Sept) I am excluding lower body weight training. I know, some say that lifting while running is smart to prevent injuries. However, I have yet to hear a distance runner say, "Lift heavy! And make sure to get in your squats and deads too!" Now, maybe I could get away with some light leg curls and extensions, but what's the point? I am convince that you need to pick one - meaning go with lifting heavy OR chose distance running. You can only be good at one. So, during running season I am hitting weights about 3 times per week. Upper body only with pull ups/chin ups and plenty of dips. I work in some weighted ab work/planks. Hit chest/back/shoulders in my modified "full body" workouts. Basically, during these months, I'm making running my priority. Once my 1/2 is done, I'll reintroduce lower body work with a renewed passion.