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What Do I Do?

naculp
Posts: 225 Member
I'm looking for some input for what to do for my workout tonight. I'm torn between running and lifting, and I can't decide which I want to do. This will be session 36 of SL5x5, or it would be my 2nd run this week. I've got 2 marathons in the fall, so I feel like I should at least be running 20 miles/week to somewhat maintain endurance. I'll list the reasons for my dilemma below.
PROS:
Lifting: I'll be squatting 4 plates for my work sets, so that will be fairly easy to set up and a huge confidence boost
Running: I'll be getting closer to hitting my monthly 84 mile goal / keeping my running endurance up
CONS:
Lifting: Deadlifts. I don't really like them
Running: I ran on Monday, but haven't lifted since Sunday. I feel like it's lifting's turn. Plus I forgot my headphones
So MFP, what will it be? Cardio or lifting? (Both is not an option)
PROS:
Lifting: I'll be squatting 4 plates for my work sets, so that will be fairly easy to set up and a huge confidence boost
Running: I'll be getting closer to hitting my monthly 84 mile goal / keeping my running endurance up
CONS:
Lifting: Deadlifts. I don't really like them
Running: I ran on Monday, but haven't lifted since Sunday. I feel like it's lifting's turn. Plus I forgot my headphones

So MFP, what will it be? Cardio or lifting? (Both is not an option)
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If I have a choice, I always take lifting over cardio.0
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Lift.0
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Running, have you a lifting date, some competition you've entered? No, so stick with the running.0
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DON'T LIKE DEADLIFTS? :huh:
Yeah, my vote is lifting. :laugh:0 -
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Lift0
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Seems like the consensus is lifting. Guess I'll just do a few extra miles for my long run on Saturday!
Legs and back, you've been warned...0
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