Need a new goal

kjm_723
kjm_723 Posts: 66 Member
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Last weekend I ran my first 8k and it was great! I'm thinking about doing a 10k in the fall but for at least a couple months I'd like to work on a non-running goal. I won't stop running, I just don't want it to be my focus. I use the weight machines and I'd like to move to the free weights but I need a concrete goal, otherwise I might get lazy during workouts. Any suggestions?

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  • Kita328
    Kita328 Posts: 370 Member
    Strong Lifts are a good option- Free program online.

    Its a free weight program easy enough to follow- I also run 2-3x per week while doing the program.
  • kjm_723
    kjm_723 Posts: 66 Member
    Just looked at that site and it's good but I feel very intimidated. I feel like I would need someone to watch me and coach me or I'd get injured. I want to do it but I'm so nervous! It's not like starting out when I was running. Also what would be my tangible goal? I understand getting stronger and increasing muscle/decreasing fat but what's the "finish line"? What is the moment or something to look forward to with weightlifting? Does that make sense?
  • Loralrose
    Loralrose Posts: 203
    As long as you start slow and make sure your form is good, you're not likely to get injured.

    My strength training goals are concrete and performance-based. For example I'd like to be strong enough to do chin-ups. Or do squats with weight heavier than my sister. Etc.
  • WickedPineapple
    WickedPineapple Posts: 698 Member
    I started jogging for that reason (new goal/challenge). :smile: I'm a fan of yoga for the same reason. There are so many poses at all different levels. For example, I wasn't able to do a back bend (from laying down) a couple months ago, and now I can hold it easily. Next step is to be able to do it from a standing position.
  • kjm_723
    kjm_723 Posts: 66 Member
    Never thought about yoga, I could definitely work on my flexibility but I can't take any classes right now. Strength training it is! I guess what I need to do is just get in the gym and start working on it. Figure out where I am and where I could be. Still kind of scared about injuries but I'll start easy and slow and try to find some in person training.

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