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2003-09-24 12:18 PM

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Subject: weights
i woud like to strengthen my legs by incoporating weight training also.

should i do weight sessions (as in low weights high reps) on my days off from running? I'm currently running Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun-long run


2003-09-25 9:12 AM
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do those low weight/high rep leg sessions.  get plenty of stretching in before, during, after, then way after.  make sure that any soreness will not interfere on your runs.  i am always fighting my leg routine with my runs and bike as far as soreness is concerned.  its a delicate balance.  of course i have been doing high weight/low rep - but this must change.

if soreness creeps in, either lower your weight or reps or both.  1-2 days should be plenty for benefits.  from your schedule, at least try to have a day off from both.  either do weights once a week or combine one of your 2 sessions with a light run day for example

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