Ladies who LIFT & RUN....

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  • metrognome686
    metrognome686 Posts: 1 Member
    My biggest obstacle with tackling both things is nutrition! I'm going my first half marathon in 7 days (ahh!!) and I love to lift. It's hard to balance the high protein with enough carbs to run with. Add me and we can all support each other!
  • JMCD86
    JMCD86 Posts: 12
    I love to lift, but no so much of a fan of running, but I try to do it anyway, maybe I need people who are motivated runners on my friends list. Feel free to add me :smile:
  • threnjen
    threnjen Posts: 687 Member
    I love to lift and run, although I put more of my effort to lifting. Running outside is really the only cardio that I can tolerate, so generally I run to the gym, lift, then run home (it's 2mi total, so not that much). On days that I don't lift I might go for a run, although I only do 3-4 miles.
  • FitFitzy331
    FitFitzy331 Posts: 308 Member
    I want to join the club too! Once I get to my goal weight I want to begin training for my first marathon, I lift 4 days a week currently and usually run as a warm up or sometimes on a cardio day. I used to be a sprinter on my track team and I plan to prove to myself that I can run a half and full marathon if I put my mind to it :) Feel free to add me
  • amandarawr06
    amandarawr06 Posts: 251 Member
    Hello!
    Am also a lady who lifts and runs. I run about 3 times a week usually doing about a 5k every time but am trying to graduate into longer runs.
    I also lift fairly heavy a couple times a week too. My overall goal is to lose weight. I have lost 54lbs already with another 30 or so to go.

    Add me as a friend! Could use more lady friends who are in a similar boat.
  • Hopefullysane
    Hopefullysane Posts: 27 Member
    Hi everyone... awesome thread.

    I'm also fairly new. I started lifting heavyish about a year ago and then started running for cardio and then fell in love with triathlons. Triathlons took a ridiculous amount of training so eased off on the weights (still lifted, just lighter) during tri season which ended in August. Since then have returned to focusing on lifting. On non-lifting days I do HIIT on the treadmill for cardio with one longer steady pace run on Saturday.

    I like the idea of training seasons... for part of the year training and eating for triathlons and for part of the year training and eating for lifting. I can't do both at once as they seem to require different nutritional needs AND Id rather fully concentrate on one at a time so I can do awesome at each.

  • amessam8
    amessam8 Posts: 58 Member
    IsaCaliBel wrote: »
    Yes, that's another thing... I'm still trying to lose weight. However the scale is not my highest priority right now, it hasn't budged in months but I still lost inches. Until today that is, almost lost a full pound, haha

    I average 1600-1800 calories a day. I was doing IIFYM but found I was becoming really obsessive with numbers, lol. Decided to go back to MFP method since I did so well that way. I haven't really lost energy on my deficit yet, if I do I will probably eat closer to maintenance since I'm working out so much. Still playing with those numbers.



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    Feel free to add me. I enjoy lifting and I try to run at least 2-3 times per week. Question, when we say 'heavy lifting' what do we mean? Bench press or dead lift for example, what is considered 'heavy'?
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    amessam8 wrote: »
    IsaCaliBel wrote: »
    Yes, that's another thing... I'm still trying to lose weight. However the scale is not my highest priority right now, it hasn't budged in months but I still lost inches. Until today that is, almost lost a full pound, haha

    I average 1600-1800 calories a day. I was doing IIFYM but found I was becoming really obsessive with numbers, lol. Decided to go back to MFP method since I did so well that way. I haven't really lost energy on my deficit yet, if I do I will probably eat closer to maintenance since I'm working out so much. Still playing with those numbers.



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    Feel free to add me. I enjoy lifting and I try to run at least 2-3 times per week. Question, when we say 'heavy lifting' what do we mean? Bench press or dead lift for example, what is considered 'heavy'?

    "Heavy" means whatever is challenging for you.
    Everyone has different strength and what might be heavy for one is not for another. Typically anything under 10-12 reps, the last few reps should be pretty hard to finish. This applies to any lifting exercise (squats, bench, deads, etc). That's how I measure my heavy lifting, I usually do 8-10 reps. I have tried the Strong Lifts program where you aim for 5 reps.
  • amessam8
    amessam8 Posts: 58 Member


    "Heavy" means whatever is challenging for you.
    Everyone has different strength and what might be heavy for one is not for another. Typically anything under 10-12 reps, the last few reps should be pretty hard to finish. This applies to any lifting exercise (squats, bench, deads, etc). That's how I measure my heavy lifting, I usually do 8-10 reps. I have tried the Strong Lifts program where you aim for 5 reps.
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    Ok, thanks for that. I typically try to do 3-4 sets with increasing weights each set and lower reps with increasing weight.

  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    I love the feeling of strength and finishing a heavy set! I have lightened up my load though since I'm running more, getting ready for my first 10k run in a couple weeks. I'm starting to learn how to better balance this run/lift life. Seems like it really depends on your current goals. After my 10k I'll return to lifting heavier and running a bit less.
  • LexiMelo
    LexiMelo Posts: 203 Member
    Hi guys! I am doing SL too - I've been doing it since July and it's been great. Currently I only run once a week (4-6 mi) but I want to up that to 2-3x if possible (with my work schedule haha). Please add me, I'd love to be motivated with you all!
  • 3RMomma
    3RMomma Posts: 55 Member
    Perfect timing on the thread! I was running and then got into heavy lifting a few months back (NROL4W) and just about stopped running... I signed up for my first 1/2 in April so I am looking to find a good balance of running and lifting so I don't loose anything! Add me as a Friend!
  • rightaboutmeow
    rightaboutmeow Posts: 77 Member
    Same here!
    Relatively new...been working out for about 6 mos now, but just actually started getting into real lifting (no machines required! :smile: ) about a month or two ago. I definitely struggle with the run/lift balance. I ran 2.24 miles the other day and felt like I was dying (I have been primarily focused on weight training lately) when before when I first started MFP I was able to run 2 miles with only some difficulty soon after I ran my first complete mile. My stamina built fairly quickly. Now it seems I have kind of lost that but I have definitely made strength gains. Hard to find that balance!
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    I finally found a decent balance between lifting and running that's also aiding in my weight loss. Now to find a way to slowly build on it, lol.
  • ncscott11
    ncscott11 Posts: 100 Member
    I know this an old thread but I am in for this club/new friends! I have found a love in running outdoors lately with my dog and would like to incorporate lifting also. I have dumbbells at home that go up to 52 lbs each (I am not a gym person). Feel free to add me as a friend ladies!
  • GreatCthulhu
    GreatCthulhu Posts: 93 Member
    Hi, I am a little late to the party too, but am interested in starting to lift, whilst training for a half marathon. Any advice? I run 4 times a week, one of which is a long run of about 10 miles and have never done any weights. I am tempted by SL5X5, but don't know how well it works with running.
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    I've found that weight training has actually helped with my runs. It also helps me to do more endurance weight lifting when I'm trying to get ready for a race (lighter weights and more reps). Otherwise I like to lift heavier and run lower miles each week. I'm still playing with it and always learning.

    Adding you both :)
  • sappy42
    sappy42 Posts: 65 Member
    Just saw this thread for the first time and thought "that's me!" Just signed up with a local running club (extremely excited) and started SL 5x5 last month. Progression is slow going for a couple of reasons but I keep trying! Feel free to add me! Any group suggestions are welcome too.
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    Count me into the mix. I took up running in Jan. 2013, and started SL 5x5 later that summer (home gym).

    Finding a balance is still a challenge at times. I'm currently in training for some halfs and a 25km race, so I run 4 days a week. I've adjusted the SL 5x5 program to 3x5 and do more upper/lower split with it. One day is "legs" and the other 2 days are focused on upper body.
  • anw00
    anw00 Posts: 1 Member
    Count me in, please! I'm a complete novice when it comes to strength training, but I'm determined to add muscles to my frame. I've been running for about a year now, and it's definitely my preferred cardio. I generally run anywhere between 2 and 5 miles depending on how much time I can carve out of my day. I've traded running for cycling, elliptical, stairs, and sometimes even rollerblades to change things up for my joints, so I'm only running approx 3 days per week now and am trying to increase the distance for at least one of those days :). I need any tips and encouragement I can get for strength training... the machines still intimidate me, and I'm still trying to learn all the basics (form, etiquette, etc., etc.)! First time gym member here. First-time commenting, too!
  • Katiebear_81
    Katiebear_81 Posts: 719 Member
    Also a runner and newbie lifter. I love to run, the wind in my hair and all that jazz... but I need to lift because my motorcycle is heavy. I'd like to get into trail running this summer, but it's proving difficult in this flat, flat city of mine.
  • IsaCaliBel
    IsaCaliBel Posts: 99 Member
    Awesome! Adding all you ladies.
  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    I do obstacle course racing (aka mud runs) so I do trail running and lifting. I even *attempt* to run up hills/mountains while carrying heavy things!! Mostly endurance nontraditional training. Feel free to add me. I'm active and log 90-95% of everything.
  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
    I started running & lifting about four years ago. A little over a year ago, I got derailed by depression, personal problems, and minor injuries, then a more serious injury about six months ago. I just started both again at the beginning of the year, going slow to avoid re-injury. But I'm thrilled with my progress so far.

    I just started Strong Curves this week, and I'm running up to about 4 miles now. Slow, compared to what I was doing, but I only run outside and Mother Nature hasn't been very cooperative lately. ;)
  • DanceYogaRun
    DanceYogaRun Posts: 373 Member
    I would love to jump in with all of you. I've been running every week since last November and just started lifting last week. I've been running less to focus on strength, but I still do my best to fit a few miles in every week. I'd love some more friends!
  • vanessatxx
    vanessatxx Posts: 2 Member
    Check out @vsuperfit on instagram for workout tips.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    I do both, recreationally only.

    I came at it differently. I was lifting heavy for 6-7 mos before I started C25K. Glad I did it in that order, because getting up to 5K was pretty easy, and I was running 10K distances a week after finishing C25K.

    I've trained for and completed half marathon distance running 5 days a week, and done full body compound lifting workouts as well as splits during training trying to figure out the best way to work out for me. Turns out, recovery time at 40 is not amenable to programs written by or for 20 to 30 year olds, LOL.

    Right now, I'm lifting 4 days a week, an upper/lower body split (M,T,R,F). My rule is, I can run any day of the week except the day after lower body day. That day needs to be 100% rest, no exceptions. So far, this is working well for me at shorter (3-5 mi) run distances. I feel really good. Will be slowly increasing distance again - I want to get back to running one long (>= 8 mi) run a week again.
  • EPICUREASIAN
    EPICUREASIAN Posts: 147 Member
    Glad to find more ladies who lift and run. While I cut back on my runs to just once a week, I ramped up my lifting this year. 45F looking for more inspirational buddies with open diaries.
  • NicoleLeighanne
    NicoleLeighanne Posts: 5 Member
    Hi all. I'm currently training for a 10k obstacle run in the UK... sort of like a mini tough mudder (but a lot nicer )! I really need to build on my upper body strength, and I enjoy running but can get a bit bored over distance so these kind of runs that combine running with strength are perfect for me. The plan is a half marathon in October though eek!
    I'm currently training 5-6 times a week with 1-2 runs, netball, pump classes and a couple of weight sessions. Would love more friends on here :)
  • Sapphire_Elf
    Sapphire_Elf Posts: 76 Member
    Another one here :) I looked at strong lifts but would be difficult to get the equipment at home. But I have adjustable weights and Chalean extreme which works well - or will when I start again lol. I started running again last month and try to do about 5k 3 times a week and will be starting chalean again next week :)
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