How did you incorporate weights with your running!!

karenvictoria

karenvictoria

Cathlete
I know that you are a runner. I have really gotten into the lifstyle of running thanks to the lovely women on this forum. My question is that for so long I have trained like a person who lifts weight. Meaning slow and heavy are my all time favoites. I have packed on some size which I love by doing this. However the nutritional needs for lifting weights and running are so very differnt. My question is that as I trian like a runner will I loss the size I worked so hard to achieve by holding off on the heavy weights and going to lighter weight and high reps. I can't tell you what running has done for me and the new runner's check in.

I thought I would ask how you incorported running with your lifestyle as a person who has done all aspcets of weights, running and other cardio's. Thanks so much.
karen

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Hi, Karen! GREAT question. I think a few of us at the runner's check-in are struggling with the even balance between running, weights, and caloric intake.

I'm interested to see what response you get!

Gayle
 
Hi Karen,

Clearly not Cathe, but I'm a runner and have studied plenty about running nutrition. If you read Susan Kleiner's book "Power Eating", she argues (with scientific studies to back her), that, in fact, endurance athletes need MORE protein than "bodybuilders". (Actually, this may be also in Nancy Clark's book - Sports Nutrition). I personally think that unless you're doing Ironman-type training, your nutritional needs are not gonna be much different whether you're lifting or running. The question is about nutrient timing... For instance, John Berardi argues that starchy carbs are only necessary AFTER lifting weights, and not necessarily after running (unless it's sprint intervals).

There are lots of good studies and books out there on what to eat. ...

Laura
 
Hello!
I am a college student taking a nutrition discussion class right now and we just had a short segment on nutrition and exercise. I just wanted to say that carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for practically all exercise, with lower intensities relying on a bit more fat, but overall carbs are used even more, including weight training. Endurance training does however, requires a little more protein than regular cardio or weight training! Interesting huh? SO you guys are correct about the proteing thing...just thought I'd add my two cents!
Leslie
 
This IS a great question! I struggle with this, as well. My runner's body wants more carbs, but carbs keep me from looking my leanest and showing off what Cathe has done for me with routines like Slow and Heavy.
 
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