Running/weight training

cazzmania · Post by **cazzmania** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:42 pm

I'm a runner (3 1/2 miles every day) but I'd like to start strength-training more. Since legs get worked every day, I was thinking I should skip quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes (although I'm not thrilled with glutes.) Am I thinking right, or just being lazy?

Thanks for any input!
Cassi

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:53 am

do you HAVE to run everyday??? do you run the same everytime??? for competition???

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:05 am

One thing that might benefit you, is running with a rucksack, that's got some weight in it, and then you could potentially add a little more mass building into the running.

Though ot not do any Leg weights, and expect much mass just from running, is not realistic. You might get some mass, particularly if you run in mostly hilly areas, where resistance is increased compared to flat roads say, but muscle mass gains would be not terribly exciting, I shouldn't think.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:20 am

running with weighted objetcs will most likey mess up your running mechanics making you slower unless you use the perfect amount of wt for you...what that is, i don't know

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:53 am

I'm just thinking from the point of view of what the military do. Though I'm not trying to disrespect your point of view

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FireMyst · Post by **FireMyst** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:53 pm

one word hill sprints! and you should doing them anyway if you are serious about running...

also it is stupid to run everyday... you should buy some books about running or read online there are methods you could follow to prepare for say a marathon (at 20 miles a week you should be damn ready for a marathon) and these methods will guide you

SarahPT · Post by **SarahPT** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:58 am

I agree that running with weight is not the best idea for someone who is a serious runner. Form when running is critical to prevent injuries.

I would recommend having at least one day per week where you don't run. It's really good for the body to have a rest. You legs may be being "worked" during running, but not all the muscle fibers are being hit the way they do during strength training. Itw ould be a good idea to do exercises for all your muscle groups a couple times a week.

Sarah

cazzmania · Post by **cazzmania** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:26 am

Thanks for the tips. I guess I run every day mostly because I'm OCD

I like to get cardio every day and can't think of anything that doesn't work legs. Plus, it's the most convenient. I really don't want to build mass in legs, so is there any reason to weight train for legs except inner/outer thighs?

Thanks again!

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:23 pm

you might "re shape" your legs but i doubt they would get much bigger unless your eating too much

jerkycsfan · Post by **jerkycsfan** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:29 am

If you are running at the same pace and mileage everyday, you really should switch things up with interval and hill training.

Run a little under your 5k pace for five minutes, and than sprint for a minute, and then return to 5k pace for five Ã¢â‚¬â€œ and so on until you have completed your 3.5 miles.

Weight training your legs doesnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t necessarily improve your running, but helps you lose weight, making you lighter and improving your times.

cazzmania · Post by **cazzmania** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:16 am

Thanks. That's a good idea. I'm gonna try interval training today. So, how much should I weight train if I run every day?

jerkycsfan · Post by **jerkycsfan** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:53 am

Personally, I do not weight train and run on the same day, and when IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m training for a marathon, I do not weight train legs at all.

However, right now IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve cut back running to three days a week (4 to 5 miles those days with intervals), and I full-body weight train three days. I do squats and dead lifts. It seemed a little strange at first to not do cardio everyday, but the very short rest periods between reps in the routine I got from this forum really gets the heart pumping. Throw in ten minutes on a stationary bike prior to your workout may quench your desire for cardio. I don't think it's possible to get everything you want out of weight training your legs when you run the same day.

The full-body weight training has trimmed me down to ideal running weight, and has increased endurance and speed.

cazzmania · Post by **cazzmania** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:23 pm

How long do you weight train on average?

jerkycsfan · Post by **jerkycsfan** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:15 am

Three days a week, 35 to 40 minutes a clip.

I know it doesn't sound like much, but IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve learned from this forum to focus and dramatically cut time between reps. I am getting a better workout in 35 minutes then when routines were over an hour.

I'm not an expert like swanso, I just know what has worked for me as a runner who recently started weight training.