Running and strength training
- Thread starter MRSchultz
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libra01971
Cathlete
I think when I trained for my half marathon I did one upper body, one lower body, and one endurance workout per week.
Elaine Keller
Cathlete
I've run 2 half marathons recently (one in Feb and another in April) I'll be running one again on the 21st of this month.
I do one of Cathe's three day split series and either an additional leg workout like LG or and endurance workout like ME.
I just finished three weeks of PS and stated SH this week.
Elaine
I do one of Cathe's three day split series and either an additional leg workout like LG or and endurance workout like ME.
I just finished three weeks of PS and stated SH this week.
Elaine
macska
Cathlete
When I was running and racing I did weights on my hard running days, right after running. In that way I gave my legs a complete rest the day after. If you run hard one day and do weights on the other day your legs will never really recover. Although everybody i s different, I ran my best times with this method. Mari
Mckmain
Cathlete
Marcia, you will find that all of us runners are a bit different! For my lower body I train like Dutchie strength 2 times and endurance 1 time a week. On my leg strength days I do PLB or PS and also add my own leg extensions, leg curls and calf raises. Endurance legs day is usually GS Legs or L&G. Upper body I am using mostly the Hardcores and work shoulders, tris and bi's 3 times a week and chest and back 2 times a week. I also try and do 30 min of ab/core 3 times a week. I am the opposite of Mari (mascka) as I had some great runs if I lifted hard on my legs and then ran. So you need to experiment. I have been lifting and running this way for over 20 years, even before Cathe workouts!!! Good luck on the half and keep us updated on your progress...
...Carole
...Carole