Running Long and NRLFW

thepetiterunner
thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi MFP!

I was just wondering if any long distance runners here are also doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women. I currently run 5-6 days a week, my mileage is roughly 30 miles or so, but increasing since I'm in marathon training. I currently do moderate strength training two days a week with a little bit of core work after my speed workout and long run of the week. I'm just wondering how intense NRLFW is and it if would pair well with long distance running or not.

Thanks so much for your help!

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  • mazmataz
    mazmataz Posts: 331 Member
    *bump* also interested in this!
  • Stage14
    Stage14 Posts: 1,046 Member
    Stage 1 isn't too intense, but it is definitely heavy lifting. I am a newbie runner and do not do long distances at this point. I find it works well with that, but the running for me is secondary to the lifting. I don't think I would try to start it while training for a marathon, but other more experienced runners may disagree.
  • KatrinaWilke
    KatrinaWilke Posts: 372 Member
    Hi MFP!

    I was just wondering if any long distance runners here are also doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women. I currently run 5-6 days a week, my mileage is roughly 30 miles or so, but increasing since I'm in marathon training. I currently do moderate strength training two days a week with a little bit of core work after my speed workout and long run of the week. I'm just wondering how intense NRLFW is and it if would pair well with long distance running or not.

    Thanks so much for your help!

    I am speaking from personal experience because I lifted heavy weights and trained for a half marathon at the same time. You can do both together, but there are some caveats. When you are lifting heavy weights, your muscles take longer to recover. So running long distance in between your lifting days doesn't help the recovery. Also running fatigues your muscles so you won't be lifting as heavy of weights if you lift immediately after running. If you are trying to get a really good time on your marathon or really increase muscle mass, you might not be able to do both. But if you just want to run and lift weights for the fun/health of it, go for it! You know your body and if you feel good lifting and running then by all means do it.

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