5k Training

kimmym0324

I've doing C25k and I just started yesterday and I'm just wondering if I should do weights on the days I do my 5k stuff or on the opposite days I'm not training?

rduhlir

Most programs actually recommed doing some form of cross-training alongside C25K. So yeah, cross-train how you want. Just try to keep in low impact to allow your legs to recover from running, so swimming, biking, yoga, weight lifting, etc....

RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle

Good for you:). The best answer is to do whatever you like to do best in whatever order, and running and weight training is quite ok.

However, if you want the most efficient results (ie to run stronger and lift heavier), do alternate days so that your cardio doesn't effect your weight training and visa versa.

ausheli

Due to time restrictions with my work, I do my lifting and c25k in the same session. I just make sure I do my leg work ie: squats and leg presses first. Then when I finish my lifts I move onto my running, I actually find it helpful because I find that I have less leg muscle soreness the next day, if any at all, cheers aus

kimmym0324

Ok great! Thanks yall

Wendy__D

Another option might be to divide up your strength training so you do c25k and arms one day and legs on the other. See what works for you. I've recently started incorporating weight training in my schedule and I'm doing c25k (w5d3 today, eek!) but some of our c25k days (MWF) we already have a time crunch so we're doing weights on Tues & Thurs. (Except abs, sometimes we do alternate abs exercises after c25k if we still have the energy...) Beyond that while I want to strength train I really want to get to where I enjoy running again for longer distances so building that endurance is my bigger priority.

Just be sensible both for your schedule and also safety because an injury doesn't get you to your goals any faster. :-)