will running interfere with lifting weights?

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hesn92
hesn92 Posts: 5,967 Member
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I have been lifting weights the last couple of weeks. (just started) and I'm thinking of starting the stronglifts 5x5 program. I'm also training for my first 5k that is in a few weeks (not very successful at that so far lol)... will the running interfere with the lifting? Is it ok to do both?

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  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
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    I lift and I'm starting to run.. and if anything, lifting has made my running better.

    I have more endurance, and don't get tired easily.

    I don't use the starting strength program specifically, so I can't say for sure it won't interfere.. but thats what my experience has been.
  • jlcl119
    jlcl119 Posts: 51
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    I do both and I don't have any trouble.
    I agree with dad106 also, I feel lifting improves my running and I also feel like running improves my lifting. It seems like I increase my weights on my running days.

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