Runners Who Do Stronglifts

chels0722

I am a recreational runner. I run 1-2 times a week. I do several races a year, but I'm not an avid marathon runner or anything super fantastic.

I also lift. I lift 3-4 days out of the week. Nothing too intense.

I am going to be starting a stronglifts program next week. The lifting I am doing now is not challenging me enough and I am not getting the results I would like.

I am just curious to find out from other runners who stronglift if and how this has effected their running performance.

Thank you.

chels0722

Anything helps

SnicciFit

I am also a recreational runner and just run 5ks for fun. I used to run about 3 times a week. I started doing crossfit and now I am PRing every race. I don't even run anymore (unless it's part of my crossfit workout). I'm pretty confident that lifting weights and increasing muscle will make you a better runner than just running alone.

jacksonpt

I feel like it's made me a stronger runner, but I don't have any times/proof of that. It certainly hasn't hurt my running.

2BhappyBhealthy

Agreed. I can definitely run longer and harder now. I have a lot of hills in my area and now I can power up them like never before.

Lilyyy7

That's awesome! I run around anywhere from 20-35 miles a week. I LOVE RUNNING.

And i'm not sure what "stonglifting" is however, I think increasing your weight training will positively affect your running and endurance. When I started incoorporating more weight training into my workouts, I began to see more results.

I plan on joining a couple of 10K's in the summer. I'm sooooo excited. These will be the first races ever for me.


Good luck!

kopmom

I am doing Stronglifts and training for my 4th half marathon (April 7th). It has improved my endurance and speed for my runs !!