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re: OT 5k Runners (Running Times)
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:53 am to LateArrivalforLSU
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:53 am to LateArrivalforLSU
I am always curious about the runners here.....Do most of you weight train as well? If not why?
Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:59 am to mouton
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Do most of you weight train as well? If not why?
Knowing what I know now, I think it would be a mistake if you are really going for speed/time.
It adds mass, basically. Even though it's muscle, it's still mass.
I'd be interested to hear others, for sure.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 10:05 am to mouton
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I am always curious about the runners here.....Do most of you weight train as well? If not why?
Hell yes I did.
I wasn't about to fully give into the "runner look". Some guys can run and maintain a descent level of muscularity, but I wasn't one of them.
I made a point to keep my caloric intake up, while consuming a decent amount of protein. I also lifted heavy and in much shorter rep ranges in order to ensure muscle preservation.
Honestly, I wouldn't recommend heavy weight training if you are running to compete. There were times where I look back and wonder how I didn't just pass out after an hour run.
I'll tell you this, when I stopped running to do a hip injury my lifts went through the roof and I finally was able to pack on some decent weight.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 10:14 am to mouton
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I am always curious about the runners here.....Do most of you weight train as well? If not why?
Yes, but now that I'm older (39), I focus more time on cardio. I lift enough just to maintain muscle memory. I'm not interested in bench pressing a Volkswagen anymore.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 10:57 am to mouton
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Do most of you weight train as well? If not why?
yes
Run - MWF
weights - TT
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