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Runner starting weight routine

jacki1976
jacki1976 Posts: 15 Member
edited February 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I run 3 days a week (approx. 10 miles per week). I'm brand new to weight lifting and I was wondering if I can do my leg workouts on the days I run.

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  • elusive_design
    elusive_design Posts: 1,095 Member
    Only you will be able to decide that. I know after Squats/Deads/Hyper Extensions I am pretty much moving no where quickly enough to be considered a run.. more of a slow wobble
  • jacki1976
    jacki1976 Posts: 15 Member
    I guess I'll just have to experiment and see what works best. Thanks!
  • FFfitgirl
    FFfitgirl Posts: 369 Member
    I run occasionally and do crossfit. For cross fit we run and do weights. I Like to run on leg days that way they have more rest time on days we focus on upper body movements. I run less on my own since starting crossfit but my distance and time have improved since ive strengthened those muscles.
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,293 Member
    I was always less sore if I did my run as warmup before lifting...
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