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Old 15-Jul-04, 12:36 PM   #1
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Starting new program need a bit of advice.


I am starting a new half marathon program. This is one of the only programs I've found with cross training days scheduled in. I would like to lift weights on cross training days, but for the program they indicate walking/cycling/water running etc. basically another form of cardio. I was wondering if anyone knew how lifting weights on two days of my cross training days would affect my running. In the past I've done weights on one day, but would like to do 2. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Monday Walk/XT 40min Tuesday Run 30-45min Wednesday Walk or XT Thursday run 30-45min Friday walk or XT Saturday off Sunday 3 miles

The consecutive weeks are the same format except for Sunday's mileage keeps increasing until week 7 where you run 9 miles. Week 8 you taper to 5 miles. Week 9 10 miles. Week 10 6 miles. Week 11 11 - 12 miles. Week 12 5 - 6 miles. Week 13 12 - 13 miles. Week 14 14 - 15 miles. Week 15 5k at race speed. Week 16 7 miles. Week 17 is the half marathon at race pace.
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Old 16-Jul-04, 09:53 AM   #2
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Did a search and found this. Looks like your best bet is full-body workouts w/lighter weights and higher reps.

I think a routine of squats, seated leg curl for hams, calf raises, dumbell bench press, dumbell shoulder press, one-arm dumbell rows or lat pulldowns, bicep curls, tricep pushdowns and hyperextensions would be a good circuit. 2 sets of each would be 18 total sets, leaving time for abs, too.

* Avoid weight training legwork on days before races, speedwork sessions, or long runs.
* Make sure that your muscles get adequate rest between sessions by lifting every other day or a minimum of three days per week. Don't forget to get enough sleep.
* Emphasize lighter weights and more repetitions (12-18 reps) as opposed to lifting the maximum weight you can handle a few times.
* Plan your routine so that you begin with the legs first, upper body second, and mid-section last. On a similar note, focus on the exercising the large muscle groups first followed by the smaller groups. For example, when working the upper body, start with the chest and lats and conclude with the biceps and triceps.

You can find more at this site: www.marathontraining.com/marathon/m_wt.html
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Thanks for the info and the site! I was searching for a site like that and couldn't find one! I've just taken a quick look so far but it's got a lot of info on it! The reps may be where I was going wrong before, I was doing between 6 - 10. I think I'll probably go for 12-15 and see how that is. Will have to lower my squat weight though But it's worth it
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