Running/weight training.

McMiestie · 07-19-2009, 11:20 PM

I run about 3 times a week, and typically log 10 miles. This is less than I should be, but it's summer and I'm getting slacky.

I was just wondering, when I'm on I log about 15-20 miles a week and I run about a 10 minute mile... Should I be working on my thighs and calves with weights? I figure if running isn't doing it (as well as working as my cardio), I need to know WHAT specifically running misses and HOW, specifically, to target those muscles.

Thank you much!
Kaitlin.

5kgLifter · 07-20-2009, 10:52 AM

There's no need to work on calves and thighs if you don't want, it depends whether you want to build the muscle up any further, but running should keep the legs conditioned. It's the upper body muscles that are not really used in running, to the same degree: triceps, biceps, shoulders, chest. Best way to deal wth them is to get some free weights, or go to a gym and ask for an upper body routine just for toning. You can also find vids on youtube for exercises for those body parts.

5kgLifter · 07-20-2009, 12:53 PM

You may find this link useful, to get you going:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ning_exercises

MckennaWilson · 07-29-2009, 09:29 AM

Hey there
Try getting hold of some free weights like sandbags or kettlebells and get them swinging around. Over head, between your legs, around your torso, up and down, side to side, rows, presses etc... and the heavier the weight the better. This will puff you out big time and help you keep toned

Lean · 07-30-2009, 05:59 PM

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if any of you could help me. I have been training quite intensely for the last 3 months weight training. I have reduced my body fat down from 23 to 15 percent. However I know feel my arms have become too bulky. My biceps in particular. If I want to reduce this what is the best approach should I take. Do I reduce my weigths? Reduce my repetitions or simply stop working on my biceps altogether. I don't want to gain body fat but I would like to make my biceps to be smaller? Any advice?

Thanks,
Lean

MckennaWilson · 07-31-2009, 09:12 AM

Can I ask what kind of weight training you're doing? Like what kind of weights (free, machine etc) and how heavy - what kinda exercises and how many reps that kinda thing.

trailqueen · 12-07-2009, 01:21 PM

First of all, this is a great site, I have been a Computer Programmer for over 10 yrs, so I have come across many fitness site, but nothing like this one.
Now I have a question, I have been running half/full marathons for about 5 yrs now. My arms are kind of bulky for a runner. My daughter is about a yr old, and I had only gained 22 lbs during pregnancy and lost it in about 10 days; however, my abs are still little loose and arms still out of shape. I run as well about 15-20miles a week. I have been weight lifting for over 5 yrs now, but I don't see any muscles on my arms. This is my routine now:

Sunday: Back (Lat pull down 70LB, Cable Row 70LB, Bend over row 35LB)
Chest (Chest Press 40LB, Cable cross (80LB) and ABS

Tuesday: Shoulders (Side and front raises 10-15LB each side sets of 3) and Shoulder Press (20LB each)

Thusday: Legs (Squats straight leg and wide legs, lunges and dead lifts)
I also run 3-4x week.
Please help!!
Thanks
Suzy