running and weightlifting

jogdog

I am really starting to not like lifting and running on the same day anymore. It doesn't matter which one I do first, the next day, my knees always hurt a little and sometimes it takes a few days for the pain to go away completely. I already can't run 2 or more days in a row because that hurts the knees also. I usually run 2-3 times a week doing anywhere between 2-4 miles and ride my bike 3 times a week doing about 10-15 miles on average. Biking has helped a lot with my knees, but I need to be able to build up my running more and get more strength in my legs. Running is finally feeling good in terms of speed, endurance, breathing, and HR and don't want stop my progress.

Are there any suggestions? Is there anybody else with the same problem? I am hoping to run a half marathon by the end of the year!

bahacca

I'm doing the Disneyland half in September. I started the year with a weights/running mentality and realized I have a LOT of time to train for the half, so I've opted to take 8 weeks to do HIIT and weights exclusively(I run for about 10 min after weights, but I just found this helps alleviate muscle soreness the next day for me, so...)
I STRONGLY recommend you do running and weights on opposite days. I know that for me, I cannot put my all into either if I'm doing both the same day.
If you really want to focus on improving your endurance and such, I recommend HIIT and/or interval training for the running. You can do it on your bike as well.
http://www.brinkzone.com/training-programs/hiit-training-are-you-really-doing-it/

brandyk77

I normally lift and run on the same days but not normally right next to each other.

My lifting is rather heavy and I schedule it normally about 7 hrs after my weekly long run