marathon and sts

I trained for a marathon while doing P90x. I basically did my runs on my cardio days and still did my weight training. It worked out great. Just keep in mind though, it's hard to build muscle mass while putting in those miles, if that's what you're trying to do.
 
I was wondering that too. I don't have a problem working in the 2 upper body workouts but I am concerned about a full-on leg workout either before or after a long run. In the past I've skipped leg workouts altogether but I'd much rather be able to find a good balance with getting *some* strength benefits without overdeveloping or leaving my legs too sore.

I was wondering which of the leg workouts would work better for runners -- the weight-based ones or the pylo ones. I was thinking the pylo ones because it could help with fast-twitch muscle fibers (I could be 100% wrong about that) rather than the weight-based ones that would build mass.

I'm really curious about this and I'd love to hear Cathe's thoughts.
 
Hi laneygirl, not Cathe, but I have done a few marathons....:) I am doing one on March 1st and even though I have received STS I decided it would be way to crazy to try and incorporate it into marathon training now. I will begin my rotation after the marathon as I will cut my running way back.

I have always lifted weights while marathon training, but I feel STS is more demanding and taxing on your muscles (especially the leg muscles for a marathon runner) than any other weight workouts I have done. The leg muscles need a break at least 1-2 months before the actual marathon IMO. HTH...:)
 
I'm going to try and run my first 1/2 marathon in April. I plan on doing STS on the 6 month program, so that I'm doing Meso 1 and Meso 2 before the 1/2 marathon and waiting until after to do meso 3. I will mainly run on my cardio days and probably take my day off/rest day the day after I do legs. We'll see how it turns out!

Sandra
 
I'm training for a 50k on April 18th and doing a longer rotation of STS (eight weeks of meso 1 & 2 - four weeks of meso 3). I'm running four days a week (two shorter runs, one tempo or interval run, and a long run). Only one of the days is a double workout (STS upper body + short run) while the others are either run or STS.

I've trained for races this way for awhile and it's always worked out. Just listen to your body and take a break when you need it and you should be fine. :)

Good luck with your race!

Kathy

P.S. Go Carole! :)
 
laneygirl said:
How do I incorporate training for a marathon in may with STS?
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Did you post this also on the Ask Cathe thread? I'm curious too what she would recommend.

Sources like Runner's World tell you to cross train and do strength training for your legs to improve your running performance. But STS leg workouts seem like a whole different level and you only work legs 1 day a week.

Right now I'm doing CLX while preparing for a half in April. I run on non weight days and really like that each weight workout includes some legs but my legs are not completely beat up by any single workout.

Last summer I ran and did p90x weight workouts. I liked that leg workout because it wasn't as intense either.

So I'm not sure how STS leg workout will fit into my summer running.
 
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I agree with those who are doing the 6 month rotation and extending Meso 1, which I believe is for endurance. That's what you want to focus on for marathon and/or half-marathon training. Also, you'd be wise to work it so the leg workout portion of STS is not do right before or right after your long run. Remember, you need 48 hours to recover before you work the same body part. If your long run is on a Saturday, then make sure you do the leg portion no later than Thursday. Wednesday would even be better. Keep in mind that I don't have STS and have not seen the leg portion.
 
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