Strength Workout Ideas to Complement Existing Program

[NYC_Native]

I'm following a bodyweight strength routine that my running coach has outlined for me, 2x's/week. However, I'd like to have build an additional strength workout that doesn't overload certain areas (such as quads), and focuses on other parts that are overlooked. Anyone have good suggestions?

Here is the circuit I'm following, at least for the next 6 weeks:

• Pushups
• Pullups
• Walking lunges
• Dips
• Burpees
• Leg Curl w/Stability Ball
• Ab Curl
• Side Lunges/Lateral Shuffles
• Oblique Curl
• Leg Raises

Thanks.

[chaddukes]

I'm sure that it would be helpful to know what type of running you're doing. Is it cross country, 400m, 100m, etc.?

[NYC_Native]

I'm currently training for a half-marathon in Dec., and my current weekly mileage is 15-17 miles. My mileage will increase to 30 miles/week around November. I'm also doing plyo work (squat jumps, one-legged hops - lots of work on lower body power) twice a week.

[OldGuy]

Did your coach design this plan to get you ready for your race in December?

[sheffezen]

Originally Posted by NYC_Native

I'm following a bodyweight strength routine that my running coach has outlined for me, 2x's/week. However, I'd like to have build an additional strength workout that doesn't overload certain areas (such as quads), and focuses on other parts that are overlooked. Anyone have good suggestions?

Here is the circuit I'm following, at least for the next 6 weeks:

• Pushups
• Pullups
• Walking lunges
• Dips
• Burpees
• Leg Curl w/Stability Ball
• Ab Curl
• Side Lunges/Lateral Shuffles
• Oblique Curl
• Leg Raises

Thanks.

for sure you will your perfect body in nor time..keep it up

[NYC_Native]

Originally Posted by OldGuy

Did your coach design this plan to get you ready for your race in December?

Yep, she did, but she said that if I wanted to do extra stuff, such as kettlebells and more strength work, on cross-training days, I should go for it.

I'm not contemplating splitting up the strength workout that she gave me over 2 days - upper body vs. lower body split - because the plyo + lunges just makes me feel too sore.

And if you don't mind me asking, which part of Queens are you in? I grew up not too far from it - I'm originally from the Bronx (Co-Op City/Pelham Bay).

[OldGuy]

I live in Forest Hills.

I would just make sure not to do too much so you can recover from the workouts and still prepare for the race.

[NYC_Native]

Originally Posted by OldGuy

I live in Forest Hills.

I would just make sure not to do too much so you can recover from the workouts and still prepare for the race.

After going through the new routine this week, I think I'm gonna back off from all additional strength work, until my body gets used to this. It's turned out to be tougher than I thought it would be. But I'll adjust and revisit accordingly.

[Antimonkeybutt Team]

OldGuy's got a point. Don't overdo it. Recovery is super important.