If you are a runner.....

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SusyQ

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Before kids I ran 4 days a week and would "race" every few weeks or so...anything from 5K to marathons.

Now that I have 2 kids, an almost 4yo and a 9mo, the running has went down to 2-3 times a week, no "racing" and I started doing a cardio kickboxing class at our CC 2-3 times a week (since DS was 6W old). I can see that the CC thing is going to end pretty quick now that my babysitters are headed back to school, so I have purchased KPC in anticipation of that. I also ended up buying the L&G one too.

How often can I do these tapes if I am running 2-3 days a week? And I probably should get a DVD that focuses on upper body too, right?

Just wondering if anyone can recommend some kind of "routine" that allows some days of Cathes' videos and also allows me to still run 2-3 days a week....preferably 3 but I will settle for 2 since my "racing" days are over per se.

I would like to start incorporating more muscle workouts since I have the cardio thing figured out to an extent!

Thanks for any suggestions! Hope I make sense!
 
SuzyQ-

I can't answer your exact question, but I can say that Cathe is great for muscle workouts! I just ordered the Body Blast series today and I'm looking forward to them.

I think you'll maybe feel better if you check out some of Cathe's posted rotations, which you can find in the DVD ROTATIONS forum. There is an index at the top that is very helpful. I was looking at a few today and several include at least one day of running. I don't see what the problem would be with switching out a cardio workout for running.

Good luck! I'm sure you'll get some great responses.
 
Welcome SusyQ!

Before Cathe I ran 5-6 days a week. I ran on the treadmill, however because I have three kids (7,6,2). When they were babies is when I started running on the treadmill at home. Got to love that bouncy chair!

Anyway, once I found out about Cathe (Jan) I started incorporating her cardio and weight DVDs and still managed to run on the treadmill 3 times per week. What I usually do is alternate cardio days with weight days. Of course, throwing in core/ab work at least 3x's per week, too. It really depends on the rotation I'm following. I often will sub a Cathe cardio for a treadmill run. I just can't give up running either. Like Amy said, check out that rotation board I'm sure you'll get some good ideas.

BTW, you'll love KPC. Now did you get the DVD because you said tape? I hear there are really good premixes on the DVD. I've only tried one so far.

Yes, you should get an upper body work out too. Maybe Pyramid Upper Body (PUB), if you want a complete upper body work out. Like Cathe says on that DVD, "You get a lot accomplished in a short amount of time." Or something like that. She's right!

HTH!!

Dallas
 
I have combined Cathe and running for quite some time. Here is the rotation that I just can't get away from.

Day 1: Run 5 miles (road usually)
Day 2: Leg workout (usually Leaner Legs)
Day 3: Interval workout (one of the Imax's)
Day 4: Circuit workout (Bootcamp) or upper body only (Pyramid Upper Body)
Day 5: Run 5 miles (treadmill)
Day 6: Total Body Strength (usually Muscle Endurance)
Day 7: Cardio (usually LoMax)

I don't schedule a rest day, I just take them when I have to

With the workouts you have right now, you could use L&G for the leg work, substitute KP&C for the interval workout and run one of other days.

You will definitely want to get an upper body strength workout. The upper body work does help you maintain form when you get into your longer runs.

Good Luck

Tina
 
Thanks for the great ideas!

I just cannot let go of my running....I just don't feel right unless I get some in each week!

I'll check out that rotation schedule!

Looks like I will have to pick up some more Dvd's too! Ha!

Susan
 
You're good! I've gone from 1/2 marathon training to running 2-3 times every 6 months since I had kids. Thanks goodness for Cathe tapes!

Allison
 
>Just wondering if anyone can recommend some kind of "routine"
>that allows some days of Cathes' videos and also allows me to
>still run 2-3 days a week....preferably 3 but I will settle
>for 2 since my "racing" days are over per se.
>
>I would like to start incorporating more muscle workouts since
>I have the cardio thing figured out to an extent!

hi there, i run 5 days a week, 25-30 miles/week. one of these days is a double, where i run in the morning and again after work. i love running :) anyway i've been using cathe's workouts for years. my priority is running, so i supplement with cathe's strength training. i do a total body workout once a week and upper body twice a week. on the upper body days i will strength train in the morning, then run after work. a few times a month i do a aero/tone workout like circuit max or a kickboxing workout, just to mix things up. however i dont have kids so it's relatively easy for me to keep up this schedule especially days where i workout twice in one day.

anyway just wanted to let you know that you can incorporate cathe with your running.
 
Hi I don't know if this would be enough milage for you but this past week I have been doing the timesaver version of the Hardcore Gymstyles followed by a 3 mile run on the treadmill. The timesavers on the 2 upper body ones are about 30-35 minutes and for legs, I did the standing work only followed by my run. Yesterday was my long run, today total body weights. HTH /karen
 
Hey Tina,

Day 1: Run 5 miles (road usually)
Day 2: Leg workout (usually Leaner Legs)
Day 3: Interval workout (one of the Imax's)
Day 4: Circuit workout (Bootcamp) or upper body only (Pyramid Upper Body)
Day 5: Run 5 miles (treadmill)
Day 6: Total Body Strength (usually Muscle Endurance)
Day 7: Cardio (usually LoMax)

Excellent workout schedule. I am also a runner (year round outdoors) and do a very similar rotation alt. run, legs, cardio, circuit. I add two days where I do what I call a "split" which is AM Run and PM upper body.

Good representation of a well rounded workout for a runner,

X
 
hey dallas and tina

i read your thread and thought maybe you could help me chose btwn dvd's

i run35-40 miles a week but want to sub in some of cathe's cardio stuff as well as get a total body workout (i do weights on my own but want more of a challenge). i am also pregnant right now and want something i can mosify as i get bigger, then do once i am more home bound. i am trying to chose between kpc with l&g, the imax 2w/ cardio and wts, and/or bootcamp with muscle endurance. any others are welcome suggestions, but you guys seem like you know the dvd's and also have dealt with the running and children thing.

thanks for any help you can provide.

morris
 
I am a beginner runner avr 12-15 miles per week here is my current rotation.my running is still really slow.
day1-cardio coach #5 steady state and hills -2miles
day 2-p90x chest and back-mm legs
day3-p90x arms and shoulders a.m 4.5 mile p.m easy pace( 65-75% max hrate)
day4-ps chest and back-heavy legs a.m imax 3 blast only p.m
day5-ps shoulders and arms 4.5 mile run (my personal tempo run 85-90% max hrate)
day 6-pp chest back-superset leg blast
day 7-pp shoulders and arms a.m -run intervals p.m 3 miles
reps on upper body workouts are 3-8 rep range
next week I will do power hour and me on alt days.But instead of power hour lower I am going to add leg cardio circuits.
day 1-kpc leg and glute premix
day 2 ph upper a.m run p.m all runs following week before
day3-imax 3 blast and hsta legs
day4-me upper a.m run p.m
day5-step jump and pump cardio and legs only
day6-ph upper a.m run p.m
day 7 off if needed I also don't many rest days.I always work upper 3-4 times a week and lower 3-4 times a week but that is just a personal preference.Good luck with planning your rotation.I know for me it took alot of trial and error to find what worked for me and my needs.
 
I have been a runner for about 30 years! Found Cathe in the early 1990's and loved step from then on. Right now I run 4 days a week, I do one circuit workout and an Imax workout along with the cardio of running. I have always lifted weights. Upper body strength is so important for running. If you have not lifted weights much a total body workout might be best. I like Muscle Max, Muscle Endurance and the Power Hour DVD is a great choice....:)...hope this helps...:)..Carole
 
Honestly Morris, any of the 3 that you mentioned would be great. They all have their place in a rotation that includes running.

I have recently added MuscleMax to my collection and have been using it in place of Muscle Endurance. Are you doing any strength training right now or just running?

For the total body workout either Muscle Max or Muscle Endurance are great and both should be fairly easy to modify as you get further into your pregnancy. While you are pregant, I would steer away from any "interval" workout, but Imax 2 is a great compliment to a running program. I hate to do sprints, so I use the Imax workouts instead (the blast only premixes are a great sub for sprints). Imax is very modifiable. C&W in one of Cathe's easier workouts and probably a great workout during pregnancy. It is more cardio than strength, but could be a great place to start if you don't do any strength work now.

If you haven't done kickboxing, now is not the time to start. Kickboxing can be tough during pregnancy because of your ligaments loosening. You run a greater chance of injury. L&G is not my favorite leg workout. But, I have recently started working it back into my rotation every couple of weeks. KP&C is a very thorough workout and does good things for the upper body stregth, in addition to the cardio component.

Sorry I am not giving you a direct answer. Any of the workouts you suggested are excellent choices.

Let us know what you decide.

Tina
 
Thanks! This is my go-to rotation. Actually, I never change the rotation, except for vary a workout here and there. I have been doing this rotation for over a year and feel the best I have ever felt. My legs look as good as they have ever looked as well.

I have recently started subbing Muscle Max for Muscle Endurance and working in Legs & Glutes occasionally. I am getting bored with LoMax, so I am going to have to do something else there.

Anyway, Thanks again,

Tina
 
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